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Multiply & Divide Word Problems Quiz

Practice Decimals and One-Step Equations with Ease

Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 3
Study OutcomesCheat Sheet
Colorful paper art promoting a trivia quiz focusing on decimal multiplication and division for middle schoolers.

If a recipe calls for 1.5 cups of milk and you double the recipe, how many cups of milk are needed?
2.5
2.0
3.0
3.5
Doubling the recipe means multiplying the original amount by 2. Multiplying 1.5 by 2 gives 3.0 cups, which is the correct amount required.
A store sells 0.5 kg of grapes per package. If you buy 4 packages, how many kilograms of grapes do you have?
1.5
3.0
4.0
2.0
Multiplying 0.5 kg by 4 packages gives 2.0 kg in total. This simple multiplication confirms the correct amount of grapes.
A runner completes 2.4 laps each hour. How many laps will the runner complete in 3 hours?
7.2
7.0
8.2
6.4
Multiplying 2.4 laps by 3 hours results in 7.2 laps. This calculation directly yields the total number of laps completed.
What is the result of dividing 10.0 by 2.5?
2.5
4
5
3
Dividing 10.0 by 2.5 results in 4. This is a straightforward division problem where 10 divided by 2.5 gives the correct quotient.
A school bus travels 12.0 miles in one trip. If it makes 2.5 trips, how many miles does it cover in total?
28.0
32.5
30.0
25.0
Multiplying the distance per trip (12.0 miles) by the number of trips (2.5) results in 30.0 miles. This multiplication confirms the total distance traveled.
A farmer harvested 18.0 kg of apples and packs them equally into 3.6 kg bags. How many bags can he fill completely?
6
5
7
4
Dividing the total harvested apples (18.0 kg) by the capacity of one bag (3.6 kg) gives 5. This shows that 5 complete bags can be filled.
If a car's fuel efficiency is 0.45 gallons per mile and it has 18.0 gallons of fuel, how many miles can it travel?
35
50
40
45
Dividing 18.0 gallons by 0.45 gallons per mile gives 40 miles. This division calculates the distance the car can travel with the available fuel.
A gardener uses 1.5 liters of water for each plant. With 18.0 liters available, how many plants can be watered completely?
16
14
10
12
Dividing 18.0 liters by 1.5 liters per plant results in 12 plants. This calculation shows the maximum number of plants that can be watered completely.
During a baking competition, each cake requires 2.25 cups of flour. If there are 18.0 cups of flour available, how many cakes can be baked?
10
7
9
8
Dividing 18.0 cups by 2.25 cups per cake results in 8 cakes. This shows that exactly 8 cakes can be baked with the flour provided.
A swimming pool is filled at a rate of 1.5 cubic meters per minute. If the pool holds 45.0 cubic meters of water when full, how many minutes does it take to fill the pool?
25
30
35
40
Dividing the total volume (45.0 cubic meters) by the filling rate (1.5 cubic meters per minute) gives 30 minutes. This is the time required to fill the pool.
A machine produces 3.75 parts per minute. How many parts will it produce in 24.0 minutes?
95
100
90
85
Multiplying the production rate (3.75 parts) by the time (24.0 minutes) results in 90 parts. This multiplication confirms the total production.
If a cyclist covers 12.0 miles in 0.8 hours, what is the cyclist's speed in miles per hour?
15
14
18
16
Dividing the distance (12.0 miles) by the time (0.8 hours) gives a speed of 15 miles per hour. This is the correct calculation for speed.
With 16.8 meters of ribbon and using 2.8 meters per gift, how many gifts can be decorated?
8
7
6
5
Dividing 16.8 meters of ribbon by 2.8 meters per gift equals 6. This calculation shows that 6 gifts can be decorated completely.
Jessica has $18.90 to buy pencils, each costing $0.63. How many pencils can she buy?
35
30
25
28
Dividing the total money ($18.90) by the cost per pencil ($0.63) gives 30 pencils. This division confirms the number of pencils that can be purchased.
A recipe uses 0.75 cups of sugar per serving. How many cups of sugar are needed for 12 servings?
9
10
8
11
Multiplying 0.75 cups by 12 servings gives 9 cups of sugar. This multiplication directly yields the correct amount needed.
A factory produces 4.8 parts per minute. If it operates for 7.5 hours with no breaks, how many parts are produced? (Note: 1 hour = 60 minutes)
2040
2200
2300
2160
First, convert 7.5 hours to minutes (7.5 x 60 = 450 minutes), then multiply by the production rate (4.8 parts/minute) to get 2160 parts. This multi-step calculation confirms the correct total.
A reservoir is filled by a pump delivering 2.5 cubic meters per minute. If the reservoir holds 96.0 cubic meters, how many minutes does it take to fill the reservoir?
39.0
40.0
37.5
38.4
Dividing the reservoir's capacity (96.0 cubic meters) by the pump's rate (2.5 cubic meters per minute) gives 38.4 minutes. This division clearly indicates the time required to fill the reservoir.
A car rental company charges $29.95 per day plus $0.15 per mile. If a customer rents a car for 3 days and drives 120.0 miles, what is the total cost?
$107.85
$108.00
$107.95
$105.85
Calculate the daily cost (3 x $29.95 = $89.85) and the mileage cost (120.0 x $0.15 = $18.0) and add them to get $107.85. This step-by-step computation shows how the total cost is derived.
A scientist diluted 7.5 liters of a solution by adding 2.5 times its volume of water. What is the total volume of the diluted solution?
28.25 liters
26.25 liters
25.25 liters
27.25 liters
Multiplying the original volume (7.5 liters) by 2.5 gives the volume of water added (18.75 liters), and adding this to the original volume gives 26.25 liters. This multi-step calculation confirms the final volume.
A cyclist rode at 16.8 miles per hour for 3.75 hours. How far did the cyclist travel?
65.0
63.0
70.0
60.0
Multiplying the speed (16.8 mph) by the time (3.75 hours) results in 63.0 miles. This straightforward multiplication gives the total distance traveled.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Apply multiplication skills to solve word problems involving decimals.
  2. Analyze division problems with decimals and determine appropriate strategies.
  3. Synthesize multi-step procedures to effectively solve real-world arithmetic challenges.
  4. Evaluate and refine problem-solving methods to boost mathematical confidence.

Multiply & Divide Word Problems Cheat Sheet

  1. Master the place value system - Knowing each digit's place value helps you line up decimals perfectly for smooth multiplication and division. Imagine your numbers as dancers - everyone needs to hit their mark on the decimal stage! Decimal Word Problems
  2. Multiply like a pro by ignoring the point first - Temporarily treat decimals as whole numbers and multiply away, then drop the decimal point back in its rightful spot. It's like removing a speed bump until you finish the race! Multiplying Decimals Word Problems
  3. Shift decimals when dividing - Move the decimal in the divisor to make it a whole number, then shift the dividend the same distance before dividing. Think of it as a little decimal dance move that simplifies the groove! Dividing Decimals Word Problems
  4. Estimate for quick sanity checks - Before diving in, round your numbers to the nearest easy decimal and predict the ballpark answer. Your brain will thank you when the real result lands where you expect it! Decimal Word Problems
  5. Use the distributive property - Break tricky decimal multiplication into bite‑sized chunks by distributing one factor across parts of another. It's like slicing a pizza into manageable, tasty pieces before digging in! Multiplying Decimals Word Problems
  6. Tackle real‑world scenarios - Turn everyday challenges - like shopping budgets or cooking measurements - into decimal equations. Keep your units consistent and watch your math skills become legit life hacks! Decimal Problems
  7. Reverse to verify - Double‑check your work by flipping the operation: multiply to confirm division answers, or divide to confirm multiplication results. It's your built‑in math safety net! Decimal Division Word Problems
  8. Practice mixed‑operation word problems - Combine multiplication and division of decimals to solve multi‑step puzzles that simulate real‑life tasks. These brain teasers keep your skills sharp and your confidence sky‑high! Mixed Decimal Word Problems
  9. Count decimal places for precise products - After multiplying, simply count the total decimal places in both factors and place the point accordingly. It's like following a secret recipe for spot‑on results every time! Multiplying Decimals Word Problems
  10. Draw it out with visual aids - Use tape diagrams, bar models, or number lines to see how decimals interact. A picture is worth a thousand numbers when you're untangling tricky word problems! Decimal Word Problems
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