Grade 4 · Year 5 · Class 4 · ages 9–10 · Multiplication
2-digit × 1-digit word problems: Grade 4 practice
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The idea in one minute
Equal packets mean multiply. Break the two-digit number into tens and ones, multiply each, and add.
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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.
Easy There are 16 packets with 2 coins in each. How many coins are there in all?
Answer: 32
Medium There are 56 packets with 4 marbles in each. How many marbles are there in all?
Answer: 224
Challenge There are 63 packets with 3 balloons in each. How many balloons are there in all?
Answer: 189
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Related skills
- 2-digit × 1-digit multiplication (Grade 4)
- 2-digit × 2-digit multiplication (Grade 4)
- Times tables 2, 3, 4 and 5 (Grade 3)
- Times tables 6, 7, 8 and 9 (Grade 3)
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2-digit × 1-digit word problems: questions
What grade is 2-digit × 1-digit word problems?
It is usually taught in Grade 4 (Year 5 in England, Class 4 in India, ages 9–10), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a 2-digit × 1-digit word problems question look like?
For example: "There are 56 packets with 4 marbles in each. How many marbles are there in all?" The answer is 224. Equal packets mean multiply. Break the two-digit number into tens and ones, multiply each, and add.
What should I learn before and after 2-digit × 1-digit word problems?
Before it, try 2-digit × 2-digit multiplication (Grade 4). After it, move on to estimate products (Grade 5).
How can I get better at 2-digit × 1-digit word problems?
Equal packets mean multiply. Break the two-digit number into tens and ones, multiply each, and add. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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