On the job

This resource is about working out how to solve multiplication problems.

Answer the four questions below and show how you worked it out. Do not use a calculator to answer the questions.

a) Hohepa worked in a store for 16 hours a week for 7 weeks over Christmas. Show how to work out how many hours he worked over that time.

 
 
 
 
 
  __________ hours   

b) Paddy worked 14 hours per day as a security guard. He worked for 23 days. Show how to work out how many hours he worked over that time.


 
 
 
  
 __________ hours     

c) James and Maraea dug 32 post holes per day on their farm. They worked for 27 days. Show how to work out how many post holes they dug.

  
  
  
  
 
 __________ post holes     

d) 38 people worked for 195 days in the year. Show how to work out how many days they worked altogether during the year.

 
 
 
 
 
 __________ days