3rd grade multiplication and division word problems worksheets

Your child solves story problems about equal groups, arrays and sharing, deciding whether to multiply or divide, with numbers within 100 and sometimes a remainder.

Common Core 3.OA.A.3 (Operations and Algebraic Thinking)

Sample problems

  1. Sample 1There are 4 chairs in the hall. Each row has 2 chairs. How many rows of chairs are there?

    Answer: 2 rows

  2. Sample 2Some friends share 20 cookies equally. There are 4 friends. How many cookies does each friend get?

    Answer: 5 cookies

  3. A bit harderThere are 8 bags. Each bag has 5 apples. How many apples are there in all?

    Answer: 40 apples

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