Grade 5 Multiplication Word Problems Worksheets
Start with eight focused practice problems, then use the answer key below to check the worksheet.
Practice Worksheet
Grade 5 Multiplication Word Problems Practice
Solve each problem. Show your work.
- 1.A garden has 11 rows of flowers with 6 flowers in each row. How many flowers are in the garden?
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- 2.A garden has 12 rows of flowers with 5 flowers in each row. How many flowers are in the garden?
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- 3.Each shelf holds 5 books. There are 12 shelves. How many books are there in total?
(word problem)
- 4.Liam runs 2 km every day for 2 days. How many kilometres does Liam run in total?
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- 5.Noah runs 7 km every day for 6 days. How many kilometres does Noah run in total?
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- 6.A garden has 6 rows of flowers with 10 flowers in each row. How many flowers are in the garden?
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- 7.Each shelf holds 6 books. There are 5 shelves. How many books are there in total?
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- 8.A garden has 13 rows of flowers with 14 flowers in each row. How many flowers are in the garden?
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Show answer key
- Question 1: 66
- Question 2: 60
- Question 3: 60
- Question 4: 4
- Question 5: 42
- Question 6: 60
- Question 7: 30
- Question 8: 182
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About These Worksheets
Grade 5 students solve complex multi-step word problems involving multi-digit multiplication, decimals, and real-world contexts like rates and totals.
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.