Multiply one-digit numbers by two-digit numbers: word problems

Lesson Intro: Multiply 1-Digit by 2-Digit: Word Problems (Worksheet)

Directions: Read each problem. Write the multiplication equation and solve.

1. A school buys 3 packs of notebooks. Each pack has 24 notebooks.
   How many notebooks are there in all?

2. A baker makes 6 trays of cookies. Each tray has 18 cookies.
   How many cookies are baked?

3. A store sells 4 boxes of juice. Each box has 25 juice pouches.
   How many pouches are there?

4. There are 7 rows of seats. Each row has 16 seats.
   How many seats are there total?

5. A farmer picked 5 baskets of apples. Each basket has 23 apples.
   How many apples did the farmer pick?

6. A library has 8 shelves. Each shelf has 12 books.
   How many books are on the shelves?

Answer Key

1. 3 × 24 = 72

2. 6 × 18 = 108

3. 4 × 25 = 100

4. 7 × 16 = 112

5. 5 × 23 = 115

6. 8 × 12 = 96