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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 child shares 24 cookies equally among 6 friends. How many cookies does each friend get?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 4 cookies.

  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: This is equal sharing: 24 ÷ 6 = 4 cookies for each friend.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 4 cookies.

This is equal sharing: 24 ÷ 6 = 4 cookies for each friend.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

A teacher puts 35 pencils equally into 5 cups. How many pencils are in each cup?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 7 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 35 pencils shared into 5 equal groups, so 35 ÷ 5 = 7.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 7 pencils.

There are 35 pencils shared into 5 equal groups, so 35 ÷ 5 = 7.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

A coach places 42 balls equally into 7 bins. How many balls go in each bin?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 6 balls.

  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 42 balls in 7 equal groups, so 42 ÷ 7 = 6.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 6 balls.

There are 42 balls in 7 equal groups, so 42 ÷ 7 = 6.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

A class shares 56 cards equally among 8 players. How many cards does each player get?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 7 cards.

  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 56 cards shared into 8 equal groups, so 56 ÷ 8 = 7.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 7 cards.

There are 56 cards shared into 8 equal groups, so 56 ÷ 8 = 7.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

A florist puts 63 flowers equally into 9 vases. How many flowers go in each vase?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 7 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 63 flowers shared into 9 equal groups, so 63 ÷ 9 = 7.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 7 flowers.

There are 63 flowers shared into 9 equal groups, so 63 ÷ 9 = 7.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A store puts 48 cans equally on 6 shelves. How many cans are on each shelf?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 8 cans.

  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 48 cans shared among 6 shelves, so 48 ÷ 6 = 8.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 8 cans.

There are 48 cans shared among 6 shelves, so 48 ÷ 6 = 8.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

A teacher puts 72 students into 8 equal groups. How many students are in each group?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 9 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 72 students in 8 equal groups, so 72 ÷ 8 = 9.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 9 students.

There are 72 students in 8 equal groups, so 72 ÷ 8 = 9.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

A baker packs 81 rolls equally into 9 boxes. How many rolls are in each box?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 9 rolls.

  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 81 rolls in 9 equal groups, so 81 ÷ 9 = 9.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 9 rolls.

There are 81 rolls in 9 equal groups, so 81 ÷ 9 = 9.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

A school has 30 books and puts the same number on 3 shelves. How many books go on each shelf?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 10 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 30 books shared among 3 shelves, so 30 ÷ 3 = 10.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 10 books.

There are 30 books shared among 3 shelves, so 30 ÷ 3 = 10.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

A farmer puts 40 eggs equally into 5 cartons. How many eggs are in each carton?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 8 eggs.

  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 40 eggs shared into 5 cartons, so 40 ÷ 5 = 8.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 8 eggs.

There are 40 eggs shared into 5 cartons, so 40 ÷ 5 = 8.

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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.