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Fun with Multiplication!
Solve the word problems. Find the answer using addition and multiplication.
Each bat has 2 wings. How many wings do 4 bats have?
Add:
2
+
2
+
2
Multiply:
2
x
4
=
8
+
2
=
8
a) A spider has 8 legs. How many legs do 4 spiders have altogether?
Add:
+
+
Multiply:
x
=
+
=
b) The basket holds 3 pumpkins. How many pumpkins do 2 baskets hold?
Add:
+
=
Multiply:
x
=
c) Each goodie bag has 5 pieces of candy corn. How many pieces are in 5 bags?
Add:
+
+
Multiply:
x
=
Multiplication word problems
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+
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ANSWERS
Fun with Multiplication!
Solve the word problems. Find the answer using addition and multiplication.
Each bat has 2 wings. How many wings do 4 bats have?
Add:
2
+
2
+
2
Multiply:
2
x
4
=
8
+
2
=
8
a) A spider has 8 legs. How many legs do 4 spiders have altogether?
Add:
8
+
8
+
8
+
Multiply:
8
x
4
=
3
2
8
=
3
2
b) The basket holds 3 pumpkins. How many pumpkins do 2 baskets hold?
Add:
3
+
3
=
6
Multiply:
3
x
2
=
6
c) Each goodie bag has 5 pieces of candy corn. How many pieces are in 5 bags?
Add:
5
+
5
+
5
+
Multiply:
5
x
5
=
2
5
Multiplication word problems
5
+
5
=
2
5
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