This math topic focuses on solving multiplication word problems involving small integer values, targeting how to set up the correct equation to solve real-world scenarios. The problems involve various contexts, such as calculating total weights of fruits consumed by animals or total candy counts for groups of children. Each question is followed by multiple choices, where one must select the correct mathematical representation (equation) of the given scenario. This is part of a broader unit on two-digit multiplication, enhancing skills in applying multiplication to practical situations.

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Multiplication Word Problems - Setup (Small Integer Values) Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Multiplication 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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Each koala , in a group of 6 koalas, eats 4 apples. Each apple weighs 7 grams. How many grams of apples does each koala eat?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 7 + 4
b A LaTex expression showing 7 multiplied by 4
c A LaTex expression showing 7 - 4
d A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by 6
e A LaTex expression showing 4 - 7
f A LaTex expression showing 6 multiplied by 7
2
How many grams of apples are eaten by each koala if each koala, in a group of 2 koalas, eats 4 apples and each apple is 2 grams?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 2 - 4
b A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by 2 4
c A LaTex expression showing 2 / 2
d A LaTex expression showing 2 / 2
e A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by 4
3
Each kid in a group of 10 kids has 3 pieces of candy. Each piece weighs 9 grams. How many grams of candy does each kid have?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 10 / 9
b A LaTex expression showing 3 - 9
c A LaTex expression showing 3 / 9
d A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 10
e A LaTex expression showing 10 / 3
f A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 9
4
Each kid in a group of 5 kids has 6 pieces of candy. Each piece weighs 3 grams. How many grams of candy does each kid have?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 6 multiplied by 5
b A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 5
c A LaTex expression showing 5 / 3
d A LaTex expression showing 5 multiplied by 3
e A LaTex expression showing 5 / 6
f A LaTex expression showing 6 multiplied by 3
5
A group of 9 kids each have a bag containing 4 pieces of candy. Each candy weighs 2 grams. How many pieces of candy in total?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 4 - 9
b A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by 9
c A LaTex expression showing 2 multiplied by 4
d A LaTex expression showing 9 + 4
e A LaTex expression showing 9 multiplied by 2
f A LaTex expression showing 9 multiplied by 4
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How many apples are eaten in total if 8 koalas each eat 3 apples and each apple is 7 grams?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 7 / 8
b A LaTex expression showing 8 multiplied by 7
c A LaTex expression showing 8 multiplied by 7
d A LaTex expression showing 8 / 3
e A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by 7
f A LaTex expression showing 8 multiplied by 3
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A group of 4 koalas each eat 3 apples that each weigh 3 grams. How many apples are eaten in total?
Find the right equation to represent this problem:
a A LaTex expression showing 4 multiplied by 3
b A LaTex expression showing 4 / 3
c A LaTex expression showing 3 - 4
d A LaTex expression showing 4 - 3
e A LaTex expression showing 4 / 3