Grade 4 Multiplication Word Problems Worksheets

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Practice Worksheet

Grade 4 Multiplication Word Problems Practice

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  1. 1.
    A garden has 4 rows of flowers with 4 flowers in each row. How many flowers are in the garden?

    (word problem)

  2. 2.
    Each shelf holds 7 books. There are 8 shelves. How many books are there in total?

    (word problem)

  3. 3.
    There are 4 boxes with 9 marbles in each box. How many marbles are there in total?

    (word problem)

  4. 4.
    Each shelf holds 10 books. There are 3 shelves. How many books are there in total?

    (word problem)

  5. 5.
    Each shelf holds 8 books. There are 7 shelves. How many books are there in total?

    (word problem)

  6. 6.
    A baker makes 9 trays of muffins. Each tray has 8 muffins. How many muffins does the baker make?

    (word problem)

  7. 7.
    A baker makes 4 trays of muffins. Each tray has 6 muffins. How many muffins does the baker make?

    (word problem)

  8. 8.
    A garden has 9 rows of flowers with 9 flowers in each row. How many flowers are in the garden?

    (word problem)

Show answer key
  1. Question 1: 16
  2. Question 2: 56
  3. Question 3: 36
  4. Question 4: 30
  5. Question 5: 56
  6. Question 6: 72
  7. Question 7: 24
  8. Question 8: 81

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About These Worksheets

Grade 4 students tackle multi-step word problems using facts to 12 × 12 and two-digit by one-digit multiplication.

These multiplication word problem worksheets help students apply their multiplication facts and algorithms to realistic scenarios, from buying multiple items at a set price to calculating the area of a garden or the total number of seats in rows of desks. Translating a written scenario into a multiplication sentence is a distinct skill from computing the answer, and these worksheets give students focused practice at both steps.

Problems are levelled by grade, moving from simple single-step 'groups of' problems in the earlier grades to multi-step problems that combine multiplication with addition or subtraction in later grades. Students practise identifying the key numbers, choosing the correct operation, and checking that their answer makes sense in context. Regular word problem practice builds the reading comprehension and reasoning skills that pure computation drills can't provide on their own.

Skills Practised

  • Identifying multiplication situations in written problems
  • Translating word problems into multiplication sentences
  • Solving one-step 'equal groups' word problems
  • Solving multi-step word problems combining multiplication with other operations
  • Checking answers for reasonableness in context
  • Explaining reasoning with words, pictures, or equations

Parent Tip: Ask your child to underline the numbers and circle the key words in a word problem before solving — this habit slows them down just enough to choose the right operation.

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