Multiplication and Division Word Problems (Set 2)
A free printable multiplication and division word problems (set 2) worksheet with an answer key. Equal groups! Decide whether to multiply or divide, then solve. Perfect for 3rd grade practice at home or in class.
- Size
- US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), fits A4
- 2 pages: the worksheet and its answer key
- Level
- Grade 3
- License
- Free for personal & classroom use
About this worksheet
A free printable multiplication and division word problems (set 2) worksheet with an answer key. Equal groups! Decide whether to multiply or divide, then solve. It is aimed at third grade, around ages 8 to 9. Draw a quick picture of each story before writing the number sentence.
On this sheet
A rope 21 feet long is cut into pieces 3 feet long. How many pieces are there? There are 35 chairs set out in 7 equal rows. How many chairs are in each row? A bus has 2 rows of seats. Each row seats 3 children. How many children can ride the bus? A garden has 9 flower beds with 5 plants in each bed. How many plants are in the garden? There are 5 boxes with 7 crayons in each box.
Tips for using it
- Circle the facts that took longest and practice just those tomorrow.
- Skip-count out loud to check any fact you are not sure about.
- Underline the question and circle the numbers before solving.
- Read the problem twice: once for the story, once for the question.
Printing tips
Download the PDF and print at 100% (or “fit to page” on A4). Page 1 is the worksheet and page 2 is the answer key with the answers in red; print just page 1 if you want to keep the answers for checking. The PNG shows page 1 only. Free for personal, family and classroom use.
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