Multiplication and Division Word Problems - Setup (Small Integer Values) (Level 2)

This math topic focuses on solving word problems involving multiplication and division with small integers. Specifically, students are asked to set up equations that represent real-world scenarios involving sharing or grouping items. Problems involve determining how many items each person gets, total quantities, or total weights, given a fixed number of groups or items per group. This includes understanding the relationship between division (distributing items evenly) and multiplication (finding total amounts), thus reinforcing basic arithmetic skills and comprehension of word problems.

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

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10 apples, each weighing 2 grams, are eaten by 2 koalas. How many apples does each koala eat if each koala eats the same number?

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 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Multiplication - 2 Digit' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/multiplication_2_digit/
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A group of 3 koalas each eat 2 apples that each weigh 3 grams. How many grams of apples does each koala eat?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 3
b A LaTex expression showing 3 / 2
c A LaTex expression showing 2 - 3
d A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 2
e A LaTex expression showing 3 / 2
2
How many pieces of candy does each kid get if 2 kids split 6 pieces of candy evenly and each candy weighs 3 grams?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 3 / 6
b A LaTex expression showing 6 / 2
c A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 6
d A LaTex expression showing 2 / 3
e A LaTex expression showing 6 / 3
f A LaTex expression showing 6 + 2
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A group of 32 koalas eat 24 grams of apples. Each apple weighs 8 grams. How many apples were eaten?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 24 / 8
b A LaTex expression showing 24 multiplied by 2 8
c A LaTex expression showing 24 multiplied by 8
d A LaTex expression showing 32 / 24
e A LaTex expression showing 24 + 8
f A LaTex expression showing 32 / 8
4
4 koalas together eat 32 apples. They each eat the same number and each apple weighs 14 grams. How many apples does each koala eat?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 14 multiplied by 32
b A LaTex expression showing 4 / 14
c A LaTex expression showing 4 / 14
d A LaTex expression showing 32 / 4
e A LaTex expression showing 14 / 4
f A LaTex expression showing 32 multiplied by 2 4
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How many pieces of candy does each kid get if 4 kids split 32 pieces of candy evenly and each candy weighs 30 grams?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 30 multiplied by 32
b A LaTex expression showing 32 / 30
c A LaTex expression showing 32 / 30
d A LaTex expression showing 32 + 4
e A LaTex expression showing 32 / 4
f A LaTex expression showing 30 multiplied by 4
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How many apples were eaten if a group of 9 koalas eat 24 grams of apples and each apple weighs 6 grams?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 9 / 24
b A LaTex expression showing 24 / 6
c A LaTex expression showing 6 / 9
d A LaTex expression showing 9 / 24
e A LaTex expression showing 24 multiplied by 6
f A LaTex expression showing 9 / 24
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Each koala , in a group of 11 koalas, eats 3 apples. Each apple weighs 8 grams. How many grams of apples does each koala eat?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 11 multiplied by 8
b A LaTex expression showing 8 + 3
c A LaTex expression showing 8 multiplied by 3
d A LaTex expression showing 8 - 3
e A LaTex expression showing 11 / 8
f A LaTex expression showing 11 multiplied by 8