CBSE Class 3 Maths Practice Paper 2026-27

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A 15-question CBSE Class 3 Maths practice paper for 2026-27 on multiplication, division, money, time & fractions. Free to view and print on A4, no login needed; the answer key with worked solutions is below the questions.

Mathematics — Class 3 Practice Paper

Multiplication, Division & Money

  • Board: CBSE
  • Class: 3
  • Time: 45 minutes
  • Max Marks: 60
  • Questions: 15

Instructions: All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 4 marks. There is no negative marking. Choose the most appropriate option.

  1. Q1.

    Arjun buys 6 cricket bats at ₹85 each. Total cost?

    1. (A) ₹480
    2. (B) ₹490
    3. (C) ₹510
    4. (D) ₹85
  2. Q2.

    72 ÷ 8 = ?

    1. (A) 6
    2. (B) 7
    3. (C) 8
    4. (D) 9
  3. Q3.

    Which fraction is greater? ½ or ¾

    1. (A) ½
    2. (B) ¾
    3. (C) Both equal
    4. (D) Cannot say
  4. Q4.

    A cricket match lasts 7 hours. How many minutes is that?

    1. (A) 70 min
    2. (B) 360 min
    3. (C) 700 min
    4. (D) 420 min
  5. Q5.

    Arjun has ₹100. He spends ₹37 on a cricket ball and ₹24 on a cap. Change received?

    1. (A) ₹39
    2. (B) ₹29
    3. (C) ₹61
    4. (D) ₹63
  6. Q6.

    What is the perimeter of a square with side 9 cm?

    1. (A) 18 cm
    2. (B) 27 cm
    3. (C) 81 cm
    4. (D) 36 cm
  7. Q7.

    9 × 7 = ?

    1. (A) 54
    2. (B) 63
    3. (C) 56
    4. (D) 72
  8. Q8.

    Which of these is NOT a multiple of 4? 12, 18, 20, 24

    1. (A) 18
    2. (B) 12
    3. (C) 20
    4. (D) 24
  9. Q9.

    ISRO launches 3 rockets per year. In 9 years, how many rockets?

    1. (A) 12
    2. (B) 21
    3. (C) 27
    4. (D) 30
  10. Q10.

    Arjun reads a book in 5 days, reading 12 pages each day. Total pages?

    1. (A) 60
    2. (B) 17
    3. (C) 50
    4. (D) 55
  11. Q11.

    What is ¼ of 80?

    1. (A) 10
    2. (B) 20
    3. (C) 40
    4. (D) 320
  12. Q12.

    A rectangle has length 12 cm and width 5 cm. Its area is:

    1. (A) 60 cm²
    2. (B) 17 cm²
    3. (C) 34 cm²
    4. (D) 120 cm²
  13. Q13.

    56 ÷ 7 = ?

    1. (A) 6
    2. (B) 7
    3. (C) 8
    4. (D) 9
  14. Q14.

    What is the value of 3 in 3,456?

    1. (A) 3
    2. (B) 3000
    3. (C) 30
    4. (D) 300
  15. Q15.

    Arjun scored 23 runs per over for 6 overs. Total runs?

    1. (A) 128
    2. (B) 136
    3. (C) 138
    4. (D) 148

Answer key and solutions

  1. Q1C6 × 85 = 510
  2. Q2D72 ÷ 8 = 9
  3. Q3B¾ = 0.75 > ½ = 0.5
  4. Q4D7 × 60 = 420 minutes
  5. Q5A₹37 + ₹24 = ₹61 spent; ₹100 − ₹61 = ₹39
  6. Q6DPerimeter = 4 × side = 4 × 9 = 36 cm
  7. Q7B9 × 7 = 63
  8. Q8A18 ÷ 4 = 4.5 (not exact); 18 is not a multiple of 4
  9. Q9C3 × 9 = 27
  10. Q10A5 × 12 = 60 pages
  11. Q11B80 ÷ 4 = 20
  12. Q12AArea = l × w = 12 × 5 = 60 cm²
  13. Q13C56 ÷ 7 = 8
  14. Q14B3 is in the thousands place → value = 3000
  15. Q15C23 × 6 = 138

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Frequently asked questions

Is this paper good preparation for Class 3 school exams?

Yes. The questions cover multiplication, division, money and time — all central to the CBSE Class 3 syllabus. Working through this paper in exam conditions (timed, no hints) is excellent practice for unit tests and term exams.

My child is 8 years old — are 15 questions too many?

Not at all. The paper is designed to take around 30–40 minutes. If your child needs more time, that is fine — the goal at this stage is understanding, not speed. You can also split it into two sittings of 7–8 questions each.

Can this help my child prepare for a junior Olympiad?

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