Using Multiplication to
Solve Division
3.OA.6
You will need: something to write on (paper, journal, whiteboard), Using Multiplication
cards
1. Read each card. Use the known multiplication
fact to solve the division problem.
2. Write a division equation.
3. Explain your reasoning using words and/or
pictures.
Example: I know that 6 times 2 equals 12, so I
know that 12 divided by 6 equals 2.
Using Multiplication Cards
Mary knows that 4 x 5 = 20. How can she use that fact to find the answer
to the following problem?
20 cookies are divided into 4 bags.
How many cookies are in each bag?
Write a division equation and explain your reasoning.
I know that 3 x 6 = 18. How can I use that fact to find the answer to the
following problem?
18 books are packed into 3 boxes.
How many books are in each box?
Write a division equation and explain your reasoning.
Sara knows that 4 x 9 = 36. How can she use that fact to find the answer
to the following problem?
36 markers are divided equally between 9 students.
How many markers will each student get?
Write a division equation and explain your reasoning.
I know that 10 x 5 = 50. How can I use that fact to find the answer to the
following problem?
50 seeds are placed equally into 10 planting pots.
How many seeds are in each planting pot?
Write a division equation and explain your reasoning.