Grade 4 Multiplication: Word Problems

Worked examples

Real problems from the practice worksheets, solved one step at a time.

1. Example 1

   A box holds 33 crayons. How many crayons are in 38 boxes?

   1. This is equal groups, so multiply: 38 × 33.
   2. 38 × 33 = 38 × 30 + 38 × 3 = 1140 + 114 = 1254.
   3. So the answer is 1254 crayons.

   Answer: 1254

2. Example 2

   A farmer plants 23 rows of corn with 21 plants in each row. How many corn plants are there?

   1. The same amount is repeated (equal groups), so multiply: 23 × 21.
   2. 23 × 21 = 23 × 20 + 23 × 1 = 460 + 23 = 483.
   3. So the answer is 483 corn plants.

   Answer: 483

3. Example 3

   16 classes go to the school fair. Each class sells 26 tickets. How many tickets do they sell in all?

   1. The same amount is repeated (equal groups), so multiply: 16 × 26.
   2. 16 × 26 = 16 × 20 + 16 × 6 = 320 + 96 = 416.
   3. So the answer is 416 tickets.

   Answer: 416