Solved Examples and Worksheet for Number Sentences involving Multiplication

Q1Tommy collects 2 stamps every day. Which equation can be used to determine how many stamps he would collect in 4 days?
A. 4 ÷ 2 =    
B. 2 × 4 =    
C. 2 + 4 =    
D. 2 - 4 =    

Step: 1
Number of stamps collected in a day × Number of days = Total number of stamps collected in those many days
Step: 2
2 × 4 = 8
  [Substitute the values and multiply.]
Step: 3
So, the number sentence 2 × 4 =     shows the number of stamps collected in 4 days.
Correct Answer is :   2 × 4 =
Q2Irena runs at the rate of 4 miles per hour. Which equation can be used to find the total distance that Irena would cover in 7 hours?

A. 4 × 7 =    
B. 7 - 4 =    
C. 7 ÷ 4 =    
D. 7 + 4 =    

Step: 1
Distance covered per hour × number of hours = total distance covered in those many hours
Step: 2
4 × 7 = 28
  [Substitute the values and multiply.]
Step: 3
So, the number sentence 4 × 7 =     shows the total distance that Irena covers in 7 hours.
Correct Answer is :   4 × 7 =
Q3Tommy earns $7 in an hour by selling balloons. He sells balloons for 3 hours in a day. Which equation helps you to find the money he would earn in a day?

A. 7 - 3 =    
B. 7 × 3 =    
C. 7 ÷ 3 =    
D. 7 + 3 =    

Step: 1
Money earned in an hour × Number of hours Tommy sells balloons = Money earned in a day
Step: 2
7 × 3 = 21
  [Substitute the values and multiply.]
Step: 3
So, the number sentence 7 × 3 =     shows the money that Tommy earns in a day.
Correct Answer is :   7 × 3 =
Q4A ride on a roller coaster lasts 30 seconds. Which number sentence helps to find the time taken for 9 rides?
A. 30 ÷ 9 =    
B. 30 + 9 =    
C. 30 - 9 =    
D. 9 × 30 =    

Step: 1
9 equal groups of 30.
Step: 2
9 × 30 gives the time taken for 9 rides.
Step: 3
So, the number sentence that helps to find the time taken for 9 rides is '9 × 30 =     '.
Correct Answer is :   9 × 30 =
Q5Paul collects 2 stamps every day. Which number sentence can be used to determine how many stamps that he would collect in 4 days?

A. 2 × 4 =    
B. 2 - 4 =    
C. 2 + 4 =    

Step: 1
Number of stamps collected in a day × Number of days = Total number of stamps collected in those many days
Step: 2
2 × 4 = 8
  [Substitute the values and multiply.]
Step: 3
So, the number sentence 2 × 4 =     shows the number of stamps collected in 4 days.
Correct Answer is :   2 × 4 =
Q6Emily adds 5 coins in her piggy bank each day. Select the number sentence that shows the total number of coins she would have after 3 days.

A. 3 ÷ 5 =     
B. 3 × 5 =     
C.      × 5 = 15
D. 3 + 5 =     

Step: 1
3 equal groups of 5
Step: 2
3 × 5 gives number of coins Emily would have in her piggy bank after 3 days
Step: 3
So the number sentence showing the number of coins Emily has in her piggy bank after 3 days is ' 3 × 5 =     '
Correct Answer is :   3 × 5 =  
Q7Joe made a tower with 15 blocks. Which number sentence helps to find the total number of blocks in 8 towers?
A. 8 × 15 =     
B.      + 8 = 15
C. 15 -      = 7
D. 15 ÷ 8 =     

Step: 1
8 equal groups of 15.
Step: 2
8 × 15 gives the total number of blocks in 8 towers.
Step: 3
So, the number sentence that helps to find the total number of blocks in 8 towers is '8 × 15 =     '.
Correct Answer is :   8 × 15 =  
Q8Slava Kozlov eats 4 slices of bread with his breakfast each day. Which number sentence shows the total number of slices he would have in 3 days?

A. 12 +      = 4
B. 4 ÷      = 3
C. 3 × 4 =     
D.      - 3 = 1

Step: 1
Make 3 equal groups of 4.
Step: 2
3 × 4 gives the total number of slices he would have in 3 days.
Step: 3
So, the number sentence that helps to find the total number of slices he would have in 3 days is '3 × 4 =     '
Correct Answer is :   3 × 4 =  
Q9A spider has eight legs. Which number sentence tells the total number of legs that 4 spiders have?

A. 4 + 8 =     
B. 8 - 4 =     
C. 4 × 8 =     
D. 8 ÷ 4 =     

Step: 1
Make 4 equal groups of 8.
Step: 2
4 × 8 gives the total number of legs that 4 spiders have.
Step: 3
So, the number sentence that tells the total number of legs that 4 spiders have, is '4 × 8 =     
Correct Answer is :   4 × 8 =  
Q10Frank served pizza at his birthday party. Each person ate 3 pieces. Which number sentence describes the total number of pieces needed for 8 people?

A. 8 - 3 =     
B. 8 × 3 =     
C. 8 ÷ 3 =     
D. 3 + 8 =     

Step: 1
Make 8 equal groups of 3.
Step: 2
8 × 3 gives the total number of pieces needed for 8 people.
Step: 3
So, the number sentence that describes the total number of pieces needed for 8 people is 8 × 3 =  
Correct Answer is :   8 × 3 =