4th Grade 4th Grade Multiplication Word Problems
Solve real-life multiplication problems with larger numbers, including 'times as many' comparisons.
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- Grade
- 4th Grade
- Subject
- Math
- Skill
- Word Problems
- Topic
- multi-digit multiplication word problems
- Difficulty
- Standard
- Time
- 20 minutes
- Pages
- 2 (incl. answer key)
- Format
- Printable PDF (US Letter)
- Answer key
- Included
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Worksheet details
What This Worksheet Practices
Students will solve word problems using multi-digit multiplication, including multiplicative comparison.
- Multi-digit multiplication in context
- Multiplicative comparison ('times as many')
- Labeling the answer
Inside This Printable
Student directions: Read each problem. Write a multiplication equation, then the answer with its label.
Worked example
A box holds 24 cans. How many in 13 boxes? 24 x 13 = 312 cans.
Sample questions
- A theater has 18 rows with 24 seats each. How many seats in all?
- Each crate holds 36 oranges. How many oranges are in 15 crates?
- A school orders 125 books for each of 4 grades. How many books total?
The PDF contains 6 practice questions plus 2 challenge questions.
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Multiplication with bigger numbers
Fourth-grade multiplication word problems use larger numbers and introduce multiplicative comparison — phrases like “times as many.” The thinking is the same as equal groups, but careful multi-digit computation matters.
How to use it
Have students write the equation first, watch for “times as many,” and line up place values when computing. Builds on 3rd grade multiplication word problems.
👩🏫 Teacher note
Watch for comparison problems ('4 times as many'). Have students write the equation first, then compute carefully, lining up place values.
🏠 Parent note
Ask 'How many groups, and how big is each group?' — or 'how many times as many?'
Common Mistakes to Watch For
- Adding instead of multiplying
- Misplacing digits in multi-digit multiplication
Answer Key
The equation and labeled answer are given for each problem.
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