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Multiplication Word Problems: Money & Shopping

Solve multiplication word problems about money, shopping, and costs.
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Practice Questions

  1. A notebook costs $3. Emma wants to buy 7 notebooks. How much will she spend?
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    $21

  2. One toy car costs $5. How much do 6 toy cars cost?
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    $30

  3. A pack of markers costs $4. The teacher bought 9 packs. How much did she spend?
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    $36

  4. Each apple costs $2. Mom bought 8 apples. What is the total cost?
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    $16

  5. A movie ticket costs $10. How much do tickets for 4 people cost?
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    $40

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Teaching Notes

Focus on identifying the quantities and cost per item to set up multiplication equations. Emphasize the importance of clear labeling of answers with currency symbols.

Vocabulary
Shopping: Buying goods or services.
Cost: The amount of money something is worth.
Common Mistakes
  • Confusing multiplication with addition or subtraction.
  • Incorrectly calculating the product of numbers.
  • Forgetting to include the dollar sign or correct unit in the answer.
Differentiation
SupportUse visuals or physical money to model problems.
ChallengeIntroduce multi-step problems or larger number values.
Discussion Questions
  • How do you know when to use multiplication to solve a money problem?
  • What real-life situations involve multiplying money?
  • Why is it important to estimate the cost before calculating?
  • How would the problem change if you had to find the *change* received?
Extension Activities
  • Plan a pretend shopping trip.
  • Compare prices of items.
  • Calculate discounts.
Parent Tip

Involve your child in simple shopping calculations.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Multiplication & Problem Solving

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
Multiplication word problemsMoney mathMultiplication facts