The 8 times table is great for fast 11 Plus maths. Use doubling, then double again, to work out answers quickly and check them with division.
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To multiply any number by 5, simply times it by 10 and then halve your answer
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Adults have 32 teeth - assuming they haven't lost any!
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To multiply 8 x 9, you can times it by 10 and then subtract 8
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In a game of chess each player starts with 16 pieces
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A chessboard and a draughtsboard both have 64 squares
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To multiply 8 x 6, first times it by 5 and then add 8
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Most pianos have 88 keys - 52 white and 36 black
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One way you could work this one out is to multiply 7 x 10 = 70 and then take away 7 x 2 = 14. 70 - 14 = 56
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8 x 12 is 8 x 10 (80) plus 8 x 2 (16). 80 + 16 = 96
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8 x 3 is the same as 4 x 6 or 2 x 12
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