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Maths Quiz - Multiples (Easy) (Questions)

Multiples link numbers in fascinating ways. In 11 Plus Maths, learning about multiples helps students find patterns, spot connections, and solve tricky number puzzles.

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Fascinating Fact:

Multiples of seven often appear in nature, there are seven colours in a rainbow and seven notes in a musical scale.

In 11 Plus Maths, understanding multiples helps with identifying number patterns, managing times tables, and working with fractions and factors. It’s a vital part of mental maths and problem-solving.

Key Terms

Multiple: A number found by multiplying another number by a whole number.
Factor: A number that divides another exactly with no remainder.
Pattern: A repeated or predictable sequence found in numbers or shapes.

Parents can find helpful examples and downloadable materials in our guide to 11 Plus sample questions.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are multiples used for in maths?

Multiples are used to find patterns, solve division problems, and simplify fractions by identifying common values between numbers.

How do you find the multiples of a number?

You find multiples by multiplying the number by 1, 2, 3, and so on. For example, the multiples of 5 are 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25.

Why are multiples important for the 11 Plus?

Multiples help students with times tables, fractions, and problem-solving. They also appear in many 11 Plus maths questions on patterns and sequences.

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Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
6, 7, 8

[ ]	252
[ ]	42
[ ]	48
[ ]	336

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
6, 11, 12

[ ]	132
[ ]	66
[ ]	72
[ ]	121

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
3, 9, 11

[ ]	33
[ ]	27
[ ]	99
[ ]	66

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
6, 9, 18

[ ]	52
[ ]	27
[ ]	48
[ ]	36

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
7, 6, 14

[ ]	82
[ ]	48
[ ]	42
[ ]	86

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
15, 25, 30

[ ]	300
[ ]	230
[ ]	375
[ ]	525

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
8, 9, 12

[ ]	96
[ ]	72
[ ]	84
[ ]	74

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
5, 6, 15

[ ]	30
[ ]	75
[ ]	36
[ ]	45

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
4, 8, 16, 32

[ ]	64
[ ]	36
[ ]	68
[ ]	126

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Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
11, 12

[ ]	121
[ ]	132
[ ]	144
[ ]	111

Maths Quiz - Multiples (Easy) (Answers)

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
6, 7, 8

[ ]	252
[ ]	42
[ ]	48
[x]	336

A good strategy is as follows: find a likely multiple and check to see if one of the given numbers DOESN'T divide it. If you can't find one, then that's your multiple. If you do find one, then that's NOT your multiple, e.g. 8 doesn't divide 42. TIP! If you see really big likely multiples, try multiplying the given numbers to see if they can form them: 6 × 7 × 8 = 336

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
6, 11, 12

[x]	132
[ ]	66
[ ]	72
[ ]	121

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
3, 9, 11

[ ]	33
[ ]	27
[x]	99
[ ]	66

33 isn't divisible by 9, 27 isn't divisible by 11 and 66 isn't divisible by 9

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
6, 9, 18

[ ]	52
[ ]	27
[ ]	48
[x]	36

52 isn't divisible by any of them, 27 is only divisible by 9 and 48 is only divisible by 6

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
7, 6, 14

[ ]	82
[ ]	48
[x]	42
[ ]	86

82 isn't divisible by any, 48 is only divisible by 6 and 86 isn't divisible by any

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
15, 25, 30

[x]	300
[ ]	230
[ ]	375
[ ]	525

230 isn't divisible by any of them. 375 and 525 aren't divisible by 30

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
8, 9, 12

[ ]	96
[x]	72
[ ]	84
[ ]	74

96 isn't divisible by 9, 84 is only divisible by 12 and 74 isn't divisible by any of them

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
5, 6, 15

[x]	30
[ ]	75
[ ]	36
[ ]	45

75 isn't divisible by 6, 36 is only divisible by 6 and 45 isn't divisible by 6