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Multiplication and Division Word Problems - Setup (Small Integer Values) (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on solving multiplication and division word problems with small integer values. The problems involve determining the total grams of items, dividing items equally among groups, and finding the number of items based on total weight or quantity. Students must choose the correct mathematical equation to represent various everyday scenarios, such as sharing candies among kids or figuring out how many apples a koala eats. This practice serves as an application of basic arithmetic operations in real-world contexts, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

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Multiplication and Division Word Problems - Setup (Small Integer Values)

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How many grams of apples are eaten by each koala if each koala eats 9 apples and each apple is 5 grams?

Multiplication and Division Word Problems - Setup (Small Integer Values) Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Multiplication and Division Word Problems - Setup (Small Integer Values) (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Multiplication - 2 Digit' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/multiplication_2_digit/
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How many grams of apples are eaten by each koala if each koala eats 7 apples and each apple is 9 grams?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 9 - 7
b A LaTex expression showing 9 / 7
c A LaTex expression showing 9 multiplied by 7
d A LaTex expression showing 9 + 7
e A LaTex expression showing 7 - 9
f A LaTex expression showing 9 + 7
2
How many apples were eaten if a koala eats 35 grams of apples and each apple weighs 5 grams?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 35 + 5
b A LaTex expression showing 35 - 5
c A LaTex expression showing 35 / 5
d A LaTex expression showing 35 - 5
e A LaTex expression showing 5 - 35
f A LaTex expression showing 35 multiplied by 5
3
Each koala eats 4 apples. Each apple weighs 6 grams. How many grams of apples does each koala eat?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 6 - 4
b A LaTex expression showing 6 / 4
c A LaTex expression showing 6 + 4
d A LaTex expression showing 4 - 6
e A LaTex expression showing 6 multiplied by 4
f A LaTex expression showing 4 - 6
4
5 koalas together eat 10 apples. They each eat the same number. How many apples does each koala eat?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 10 multiplied by 2 5
b A LaTex expression showing 10 / 5
c A LaTex expression showing 10 multiplied by 5
d A LaTex expression showing 5 - 10
e A LaTex expression showing 5 - 10
f A LaTex expression showing 5 - 10
5
A kid has 4 pieces of candy. Each piece weighs 8 grams. How many grams of candy do they have?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 4 - 8
b A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by 8
c A LaTex expression showing 4 - 8
d A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by 2 8
e A LaTex expression showing 4 - 8
f A LaTex expression showing 4 + 8
6
A koala eats 15 grams of apples. Each apple weighs 3 grams. How many apples were eaten?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 15 multiplied by 2 3
b A LaTex expression showing 15 / 3
c A LaTex expression showing 15 multiplied by 2 3
d A LaTex expression showing 15 multiplied by 3
e A LaTex expression showing 15 multiplied by 3
f A LaTex expression showing 15 multiplied by 3
7
How many pieces of candy does each kid get if 4 kids split 36 pieces of candy evenly?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 36 / 4
b A LaTex expression showing 36 - 4
c A LaTex expression showing 4 - 36
d A LaTex expression showing 36 multiplied by 2 4
e A LaTex expression showing 36 + 4
f A LaTex expression showing 36 - 4