Multiplication Word Problems (Year 3)
Practise multiplication word problems within Word Problems for Year 3, with worked examples and instant feedback.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 3 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
Sara has £30. Spends £12. Left?
- £18
- £42
- £12
- £28
Answer: £18. Subtract.
ProCompare and infer.
A bag has 60 marbles. 1/4 are blue. How many BLUE?
- 15
- 4
- 45
- 60
Answer: 15. 60 ÷ 4.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
Mia has £20. Buys 4 ice creams at £1.50 each. Change?
- £14
- £8
- £6
- £20
Answer: £14. Cost £6; change £14.
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