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) Worksheet

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Multiplication and Division Word Problems - Setup (Small Integer Values)
1
Each koala eats 2 apples. There are 9 koalas. How many apples are eaten in total?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 9 / 2
b A LaTex expression showing 9 / 2
c A LaTex expression showing 9 multiplied by 2 2
d A LaTex expression showing 9 + 2
e A LaTex expression showing 9 + 2
f A LaTex expression showing 9 multiplied by 2
2
How many apples are eaten in total if 2 koalas each eat 7 apples?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 2 / 7
b A LaTex expression showing 2 - 7
c A LaTex expression showing 2 + 7
d A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by 2 7
e A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by 7
f A LaTex expression showing 2 / 7
3
How many grams of candy would they have if a kid has 4 pieces of candy and each piece weighs 8 grams?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by 2 8
b A LaTex expression showing 8 - 4
c A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by 2 8
d A LaTex expression showing 4 - 8
e A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by 8
f A LaTex expression showing 4 + 8
4
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 7 - 9
d A LaTex expression showing 9 + 7
e A LaTex expression showing 9 - 7
f A LaTex expression showing 9 multiplied by 7
5
How many grams of apples are eaten by each koala if each koala eats 6 apples and each apple is 7 grams?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 7 multiplied by 6
b A LaTex expression showing 7 / 6
c A LaTex expression showing 7 + 6
d A LaTex expression showing 7 / 6
e A LaTex expression showing 7 - 6
f A LaTex expression showing 7 / 6
6
A koala eats 8 grams of apples. Each apple weighs 4 grams. How many apples were eaten?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 8 - 4
b A LaTex expression showing 8 multiplied by 4
c A LaTex expression showing 8 multiplied by 4
d A LaTex expression showing 8 + 4
e A LaTex expression showing 8 / 4
f A LaTex expression showing 8 - 4
7
42 apples are eaten by 6 koalas. How many apples does each koala eat if each koala eats the same number?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 6 - 42
b A LaTex expression showing 42 multiplied by 2 6
c A LaTex expression showing 42 multiplied by 2 6
d A LaTex expression showing 42 / 6
e A LaTex expression showing 42 - 6
f A LaTex expression showing 42 - 6
8
How many apples were eaten if a koala eats 24 grams of apples and each apple weighs 3 grams?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 24 + 3
b A LaTex expression showing 24 multiplied by 3
c A LaTex expression showing 24 - 3
d A LaTex expression showing 24 multiplied by 2 3
e A LaTex expression showing 24 / 3
f A LaTex expression showing 24 multiplied by 3