Multiplicative Comparison Word Problems

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Help your fourth grader master multiplicative comparisons with these engaging word problems. Each page challenges students to understand phrases like "times as many" and apply their multiplication skills to real-world scenarios. These worksheets are perfect for extra practice at home or in the classroom.

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Multiplicative Comparison Word Problems

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Start with these straightforward multiplicative comparison problems to build confidence.

Multiplication · Grade 4 · larger numbers
Name: ______________________Date: ____________
Read each problem carefully. Show your work in the space, then write your answer in the box.
  1. #1There are 14 shelves. Each shelf has 7 books. How many books are there?
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  2. #2There are 23 tables. Each table has 12 chairs. How many chairs in all?
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  3. #3Leo buys 9 boxes of crayons. Each box has 10 inside. How many crayons did Leo buy?
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  4. #4Leo has 10 bags of books. Each bag holds 10 books. How many books in all?
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  5. #5Leo buys 18 boxes of apples. Each box has 7 inside. How many apples did Leo buy?
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  6. #6Priya buys 5 boxes of pencils. Each box has 11 inside. How many pencils did Priya buy?
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  7. #7A crayon box holds 3 crayons. How many crayons are in 24 boxes?
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  8. #8A crayon box holds 3 crayons. How many crayons are in 19 boxes?
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More introductory word problems focusing on basic 'times as many' concepts.

Multiplication · Grade 4 · larger numbers
Name: ______________________Date: ____________
Read each problem carefully. Show your work in the space, then write your answer in the box.
  1. #1Sam plants 9 rows of flowers with 5 in each row. How many flowers?
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  2. #2Leo has 14 bags of apples. Each bag holds 10 apples. How many apples in all?
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  3. #3Maya plants 3 rows of flowers with 12 in each row. How many flowers?
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  4. #4There are 6 tables. Each table has 12 chairs. How many chairs in all?
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  5. #5A pack has 10 stickers. Priya buys 25 packs. How many stickers in all?
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  6. #6Sam plants 23 rows of flowers with 12 in each row. How many flowers?
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  7. #7Ivy has 18 bags of books. Each bag holds 5 books. How many books in all?
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  8. #8Sam plants 25 rows of flowers with 3 in each row. How many flowers?
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Step up the challenge with slightly more complex multiplication scenarios.

Multiplication · Grade 4 · larger numbers
Name: ______________________Date: ____________
Read each problem carefully. Show your work in the space, then write your answer in the box.
  1. #1A pack has 9 stickers. Arjun buys 25 packs. How many stickers in all?
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  2. #2Sam plants 16 rows of flowers with 4 in each row. How many flowers?
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  3. #3There are 24 tables. Each table has 11 chairs. How many chairs in all?
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  4. #4A crayon box holds 5 crayons. How many crayons are in 4 boxes?
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  5. #5There are 18 shelves. Each shelf has 9 books. How many books are there?
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  6. #6Each pizza has 10 slices. Maya orders 10 pizzas. How many slices in all?
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  7. #7There are 12 tables. Each table has 8 chairs. How many chairs in all?
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  8. #8A crayon box holds 3 crayons. How many crayons are in 17 boxes?
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Keep practicing with these engaging mid-level comparison word problems.

Multiplication · Grade 4 · larger numbers
Name: ______________________Date: ____________
Read each problem carefully. Show your work in the space, then write your answer in the box.
  1. #1A crayon box holds 10 crayons. How many crayons are in 17 boxes?
    Answer
  2. #2A pack has 10 stickers. Leo buys 3 packs. How many stickers in all?
    Answer
  3. #3There are 11 tables. Each table has 12 chairs. How many chairs in all?
    Answer
  4. #4A crayon box holds 3 crayons. How many crayons are in 7 boxes?
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  5. #5Sam has 9 bags of apples. Each bag holds 5 apples. How many apples in all?
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  6. #6A crayon box holds 5 crayons. How many crayons are in 14 boxes?
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  7. #7Each pizza has 3 slices. Sam orders 4 pizzas. How many slices in all?
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  8. #8Maya has 6 bags of books. Each bag holds 3 books. How many books in all?
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Test their mastery with these advanced multiplicative comparison challenges.

Multiplication · Grade 4 · larger numbers
Name: ______________________Date: ____________
Read each problem carefully. Show your work in the space, then write your answer in the box.
  1. #1A pack has 10 stickers. Ivy buys 6 packs. How many stickers in all?
    Answer
  2. #2There are 14 tables. Each table has 9 chairs. How many chairs in all?
    Answer
  3. #3Maya plants 10 rows of flowers with 9 in each row. How many flowers?
    Answer
  4. #4Arjun has 13 bags of cookies. Each bag holds 10 cookies. How many cookies in all?
    Answer
  5. #5A pack has 12 stickers. Leo buys 10 packs. How many stickers in all?
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  6. #6Priya has 23 bags of stickers. Each bag holds 12 stickers. How many stickers in all?
    Answer
  7. #7Each pizza has 9 slices. Arjun orders 24 pizzas. How many slices in all?
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  8. #8A pack has 9 stickers. Maya buys 9 packs. How many stickers in all?
    Answer

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