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Multiplicative Comparison Word Problems — With Bar Model

Write an equation with a symbol for the unknown to represent the situation. Find the number that makes the equation true. Show your reasoning.

Example12Ethan121212121212Nora = ?
Ethan has 12 oranges. Nora has 6 times as many oranges as Ethan. How many oranges does Nora have?
6 × 12 = ?
6 × 12 = 72 oranges
Answer: 72 oranges
  1. 1.4Nora44444Owen = ?
    Nora has 4 marbles. Owen has 5 times as many marbles as Nora. How many marbles does Owen have?
    Answer: marbles
  2. 2.?SofiaNoah = 25
    Noah has 25 cookies. That is 5 times as many cookies as Sofia has. How many cookies does Sofia have?
    Answer: cookies
  3. 3.8Ruby88888888Iris = ?
    Ruby has 8 shirts. Iris has 8 times as many shirts as Ruby. How many shirts does Iris have?
    Answer: shirts
  4. 4.10Ella10101010Maya = ?
    Ella has 10 oranges. Maya has 4 times as many oranges as Ella. How many oranges does Maya have?
    Answer: oranges
  5. 5.12Mia1212121212Liam = ?
    Mia has 12 blocks. Liam has 5 times as many blocks as Mia. How many blocks does Liam have?
    Answer: blocks