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Maths Quiz - Multiples (Very Easy) (Questions)

Multiples are numbers you get when you multiply another number by whole numbers. In 11 Plus Maths, learning multiples builds the foundation for factors and times tables.

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Fascinating Fact:

The number sixty is a multiple of five, six, ten, and twelve which is why it makes the perfect number of minutes in an hour.

In 11 Plus Maths, pupils learn to recognise and calculate multiples, which are essential when working with times tables, patterns, and division problems. Understanding multiples helps improve speed and accuracy in mental arithmetic.

Key Terms

Multiple: A number that results from multiplying another number by an integer.
Factor: A number that divides another number exactly without leaving a remainder.
Product: The answer you get when two or more numbers are multiplied together.

Parents can explore helpful tips and practice examples in our guide to 11 Plus sample questions.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are multiples in maths?

A multiple is a number that can be divided by another number without a remainder, such as 12 being a multiple of 3 and 4.

How can you find the first few multiples of a number?

To find multiples, multiply the number by 1, 2, 3, and so on. For example, the first three multiples of 7 are 7, 14, and 21.

Why are multiples important in maths?

Multiples are key in learning times tables, fractions, and problem-solving because they help students spot patterns and find common values.

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Maths Quiz - Multiples (Very Easy) (Answers)

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
1, 2, 3, 4, 6

[x]	12
[ ]	18
[ ]	16
[ ]	14

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. 4 doesn't divide 14

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
2, 4, 6, 8

[x]	48
[ ]	42
[ ]	36
[ ]	40

42 isn't correct because 4 and 8 don't divide into whole numbers. 36 isn't correct because 8 doesn't divide. 40 isn't correct because 6 doesn't divide

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
3, 5, 7

[ ]	35
[ ]	15
[x]	105
[ ]	21

35 isn't divisible by 3, 15 isn't divisible by 7 and 21 isn't divisible by 5

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
4, 8, 12, 16

[ ]	36
[x]	48
[ ]	72
[ ]	64

36 isn't divisible by 8 or 16, 72 isn't divisible by 16 and 64 isn't divisible by 12

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
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[ ]	100
[x]	75
[ ]	50
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All the incorrect answers are not divisible by 15

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
2, 4, 7

[ ]	8
[x]	28
[ ]	24
[ ]	14

I hope you didn't choose 8 as your answer! Obviously 8 isn't divisible by 7 and neither is 24. 14 isn't divisible by 4

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
5, 10, 15, 25

[ ]	105
[ ]	125
[ ]	50
[x]	150

105 isn't divisible by 10 or 25, 125 isn't divisible by 10 or 15 and 50 isn't divisible by 15

Which of the four choices is a multiple of ALL the numbers given?
3, 4, 6, 8

[x]	24
[ ]	28
[ ]	26
[ ]	32

28 is only divisible by 4, 26 isn't divisible by any of them and 32 isn't divisible by 3 or 6