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'Trebled', 'quadrupled' and 'quintupled' mean multiply by 3, 4 and 5.

Multiplication and Division 2 (Very Easy)

Multiplication and division show how numbers work together. In 11 Plus Maths, these skills help pupils solve word problems and understand the links between quantities.

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Fascinating Fact:

A honeybee’s wings beat about two hundred times per second, so in one minute they beat about twelve thousand times, tiny insects powered by big multiplication.

In 11 Plus Maths, multiplication and division are used to explore patterns, ratios, and problem-solving. Mastering these basics helps students with speed, accuracy, and logical thinking.

Key Terms

Factor: A number that divides exactly into another number.
Quotient: The result you get when one number is divided by another.
Times Table: A list of multiplication facts used to solve problems quickly.

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Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Why is multiplication faster than repeated addition?

Multiplication is a shortcut for adding the same number repeatedly, making it quicker to calculate totals and spot patterns.

What is an easy way to learn division facts?

Learn division facts by reversing multiplication tables. For example, if 4 × 3 = 12, then 12 ÷ 3 = 4.

How do multiplication and division connect in problem solving?

They are inverse operations. If you know one, you can check or find the other, which helps with accuracy and confidence in tests.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

What is the correct answer to the given calculation?
36 x 20

576

648

720

900

To multiply by 20, first multiply by 2 then by 10:
36 x 2 = 72, then 72 x 10 = 720

2 .

What is the correct answer to the given calculation?
16 trebled

'Trebled' means multiplied by 3

3 .

What is the correct answer to the given calculation?
1.8 x 400

720

7,200

7.2

To multiply by 400, first multiply by four, then by 100:
1.8 x 4 = 7.2, then 7.2 x 100 = 720

4 .

What is the correct answer to the given calculation?
28 × 99

252

2,772

532

3,052

A quick way to multiply by 99 is to first multiply by 100, then subtract the original number:
28 x 100 = 2,800, then 2,800 - 28 = 2,772

5 .

What is the correct answer to the given calculation?
174 ÷ 100

0.174

1.74

17.4

0.0174

To divide by 100, simply move the decimal point two places to the left. Remember that, in whole numbers, the decimal point comes after (i.e. 174 is the same a s 174.00000)

6 .

What is the correct answer to the given calculation?
250 quintupled

500

750

1,000

1,250

'Quintupled' means multiplied by five. A quick way to work this problem out is to first multiply by 10, and then divide by 2:
250 x 10 = 2,500, then 2,500 ÷ 2 = 1,250

7 .

What is the correct answer to the given calculation?
750 ÷ 5

150

300

250

To swiftly divide by 5, first divide by 10 then double your answer:
750 ÷ 10 = 75, then 75 x 2 = 150

8 .

What is the correct answer to the given calculation?
999 × 11

1,089

10,890

10,989

110,889

There are two quick ways to work this one out. First, to multiply by 999, times by 1,000 then subtract the original number:
11 x 1,000 = 11,000. Then 11,000 - 11 = 10,989.
To quickly multiply by 11, first times by 10, then add the original number:
999 x 10 = 9,990. Then 9,990 + 999 = 10,989

9 .

What is the correct answer to the given calculation?
1,000,000 (1 million) ÷ 2,000

100

500

1,000

To quickly divide by 2,000, first divide by 1,000, then divide your answer by 2:
1,000,000 ÷ 1,000 = 1,000, then 1,000 ÷ 2 = 500

10 .

What is the correct answer to the given calculation?
17 quadrupled

'Quadrupled' means multiplied by 4

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