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Grade 3 Multiplication and Division Word Problems Practice Test

Build Grade 3 math skills with five 10-question practice tests on multiplication and division word problems, equal groups, sharing, arrays, and operation choice.

Multiplication and Division Word Problems Practice Tests

These Grade 3 Math practice tests help students decide whether multiplication or division matches a real-world situation. Students solve problems with equal groups, rows, sharing, packets, shelves, teams, and arrays.

Skills covered

  • Identifying equal groups and multiplication situations
  • Identifying equal sharing and division situations
  • Choosing the correct operation from a word problem
  • Representing problems with arrays and equations
  • Finding totals, group sizes, and numbers of groups
  • Checking whether an answer fits the context

How to use these practice tests

Complete one 10-question test at a time. Underline the important numbers and ask whether the problem describes groups being combined or a total being shared. Write an equation before choosing an answer.

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Grade 3 Multiplication and Division Word Problems Practice Tests

A 10-question Grade 3 Math practice test on multiplication and division word problems, equal groups, sharing, arrays, and choosing the correct operation.

Read each word problem carefully. Decide whether multiplication or division represents the situation, then solve and check the answer with the context.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

A teacher puts 4 pencils in each of 3 boxes. How many pencils are there?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 12 pencils.

  1. Read the word problem: Identify whether the situation describes equal groups, equal sharing, an array, or a missing factor.
  2. Choose and solve the operation: There are 3 equal groups of 4 pencils, so 3 × 4 = 12 pencils.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 12 pencils.

There are 3 equal groups of 4 pencils, so 3 × 4 = 12 pencils.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

A theater has 5 rows with 6 seats in each row. How many seats are there?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 30 seats.

  1. Read the word problem: Identify whether the situation describes equal groups, equal sharing, an array, or a missing factor.
  2. Choose and solve the operation: There are 5 equal groups of 6 seats, so 5 × 6 = 30 seats.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 30 seats.

There are 5 equal groups of 6 seats, so 5 × 6 = 30 seats.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

A shop packs 7 boxes with 2 toys in each box. How many toys are packed?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 14 toys.

  1. Read the word problem: Identify whether the situation describes equal groups, equal sharing, an array, or a missing factor.
  2. Choose and solve the operation: There are 7 equal groups of 2 toys, so 7 × 2 = 14 toys.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 14 toys.

There are 7 equal groups of 2 toys, so 7 × 2 = 14 toys.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

A coach makes 8 teams with 3 players on each team. How many players are there?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 24 players.

  1. Read the word problem: Identify whether the situation describes equal groups, equal sharing, an array, or a missing factor.
  2. Choose and solve the operation: There are 8 equal groups of 3 players, so 8 × 3 = 24 players.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 24 players.

There are 8 equal groups of 3 players, so 8 × 3 = 24 players.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

A library has 9 shelves with 4 books on each shelf. How many books are there?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 36 books.

  1. Read the word problem: Identify whether the situation describes equal groups, equal sharing, an array, or a missing factor.
  2. Choose and solve the operation: There are 9 equal groups of 4 books, so 9 × 4 = 36 books.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 36 books.

There are 9 equal groups of 4 books, so 9 × 4 = 36 books.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A store has 10 packs with 5 markers in each pack. How many markers are there?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 50 markers.

  1. Read the word problem: Identify whether the situation describes equal groups, equal sharing, an array, or a missing factor.
  2. Choose and solve the operation: There are 10 equal groups of 5 markers, so 10 × 5 = 50 markers.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 50 markers.

There are 10 equal groups of 5 markers, so 10 × 5 = 50 markers.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

A cafeteria puts 6 plates on each of 6 tables. How many plates are there?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 36 plates.

  1. Read the word problem: Identify whether the situation describes equal groups, equal sharing, an array, or a missing factor.
  2. Choose and solve the operation: There are 6 equal groups of 6 plates, so 6 × 6 = 36 plates.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 36 plates.

There are 6 equal groups of 6 plates, so 6 × 6 = 36 plates.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

A student has 2 boxes with 9 crayons in each box. How many crayons are there?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 18 crayons.

  1. Read the word problem: Identify whether the situation describes equal groups, equal sharing, an array, or a missing factor.
  2. Choose and solve the operation: There are 2 equal groups of 9 crayons, so 2 × 9 = 18 crayons.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 18 crayons.

There are 2 equal groups of 9 crayons, so 2 × 9 = 18 crayons.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

A gardener plants 4 rows with 8 flowers in each row. How many flowers are planted?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 32 flowers.

  1. Read the word problem: Identify whether the situation describes equal groups, equal sharing, an array, or a missing factor.
  2. Choose and solve the operation: There are 4 equal rows of 8 flowers, so 4 × 8 = 32 flowers.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 32 flowers.

There are 4 equal rows of 8 flowers, so 4 × 8 = 32 flowers.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

A bus carries 5 groups of 7 students. How many students are on the bus?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 35 students.

  1. Read the word problem: Identify whether the situation describes equal groups, equal sharing, an array, or a missing factor.
  2. Choose and solve the operation: There are 5 equal groups of 7 students, so 5 × 7 = 35 students.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 35 students.

There are 5 equal groups of 7 students, so 5 × 7 = 35 students.

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Frequently asked questions about Grade 3 Multiplication and Division Word Problems

How can I tell whether to multiply?

Multiplication is often used when a problem has equal groups and asks for the total number of objects.

How can I tell whether to divide?

Division is often used when a total is shared equally or when a problem asks for the number of equal groups or the amount in each group.

How many questions are on this page?

The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 3 Multiplication and Division Word Problems questions in total.