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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 garden has 4 rows with 6 plants in each row. Which equation finds the total?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 4 × 6 = 24.

  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: Equal rows with 6 plants in each row call for multiplication: 4 × 6 = 24.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 4 × 6 = 24.

Equal rows with 6 plants in each row call for multiplication: 4 × 6 = 24.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Twenty-eight stickers are shared equally among 4 students. Which equation finds each share?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 28 ÷ 4 = 7.

  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: Sharing a total among equal groups calls for division: 28 ÷ 4 = 7.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 28 ÷ 4 = 7.

Sharing a total among equal groups calls for division: 28 ÷ 4 = 7.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

There are 6 bags with 5 oranges in each bag. Which equation finds the total?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 6 × 5 = 30.

  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: Equal groups with 5 in each of 6 bags call for multiplication: 6 × 5 = 30.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 6 × 5 = 30.

Equal groups with 5 in each of 6 bags call for multiplication: 6 × 5 = 30.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Forty-two chairs are placed equally in 7 rows. Which equation finds the chairs in each row?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 42 ÷ 7 = 6.

  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: Sharing 42 chairs among 7 equal rows calls for division: 42 ÷ 7 = 6.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 42 ÷ 7 = 6.

Sharing 42 chairs among 7 equal rows calls for division: 42 ÷ 7 = 6.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

A teacher gives 3 students 9 cards each. Which operation finds the total number of cards?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Multiplication.

  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: Three equal groups of 9 are found with multiplication: 3 × 9.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is Multiplication.

Three equal groups of 9 are found with multiplication: 3 × 9.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A farmer has 32 apples and puts 8 apples in each basket. Which operation finds the number of baskets?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Division.

  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: Finding how many groups of 8 are in 32 calls for division: 32 ÷ 8.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is Division.

Finding how many groups of 8 are in 32 calls for division: 32 ÷ 8.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

A class makes 5 rows with 4 students in each row. How many students are there?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 20 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: Five equal rows of 4 students give 5 × 4 = 20 students.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 20 students.

Five equal rows of 4 students give 5 × 4 = 20 students.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Twenty-seven books are placed equally on 3 shelves. How many books are on each shelf?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 9 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: Twenty-seven books shared among 3 shelves give 27 ÷ 3 = 9 books per shelf.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 9 books.

Twenty-seven books shared among 3 shelves give 27 ÷ 3 = 9 books per shelf.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

A game has 8 teams with 7 points for each team. What is the total number of points?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 56 points.

  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: Eight equal groups of 7 points give 8 × 7 = 56 points.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 56 points.

Eight equal groups of 7 points give 8 × 7 = 56 points.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

A teacher shares 36 blocks equally among 6 groups. How many blocks are in each group?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 6 blocks.

  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: Thirty-six blocks divided into 6 equal groups gives 36 ÷ 6 = 6 blocks.
  3. Check the answer: The correct answer is 6 blocks.

Thirty-six blocks divided into 6 equal groups gives 36 ÷ 6 = 6 blocks.

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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.