Multiplication as Repeated Addition
Equal groups
Multiplication is a quick way to add equal groups. 3 baskets with 4 mangoes each: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12, written 3 x 4 = 12.
Times tables
| x2 | x5 | x10 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 x 1 = 2 | 5 x 1 = 5 | 10 x 1 = 10 |
| 2 x 2 = 4 | 5 x 2 = 10 | 10 x 2 = 20 |
| 2 x 3 = 6 | 5 x 3 = 15 | 10 x 3 = 30 |
| 2 x 4 = 8 | 5 x 4 = 20 | 10 x 4 = 40 |
Order does not matter
3 x 4 = 4 x 3 = 12.
Try it
- Write 5 + 5 + 5 as a multiplication sentence.
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Quick Quiz
- 3 x 3
- 4 x 3
- 3 + 4
- 12 x 3
Answer: Option 2- 7
- 10
- 12
- 3
Answer: Option 2- 13
- 30
- 3
- 103
Answer: Option 2