NUMBER

Multiples

Learn the reliable method for multiples, then apply it to 11+ exam-style questions.

1 · WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The idea

Multiples are produced by multiplying a number by whole numbers.

Picture itBuild the times-table sequence
2 · THE METHOD

Follow these steps

  1. Start at the number itself for positive multiples.
  2. Add the same number each time to build the sequence.
  3. Check each result by dividing it by the original number.
3 · WORKED EXAMPLES

See the method in action

Example 1

Which number is a multiple of 7?

  1. 7 × 13 = 91.
  2. Therefore 7 divides 91 exactly, and 91 is a multiple of 7.
  3. Every other option leaves a remainder.
Answer: 91
Example 2

Tickets come in packs of 18. Which total can be bought using complete packs?

  1. 18 × 14 = 252.
  2. Therefore 18 divides 252 exactly, and 252 is a multiple of 18.
  3. Every other option leaves a remainder.
Answer: 252
4 · ELEVENSPRINT TIP

A useful shortcut

Check each result by dividing it by the original number.

5 · COMMON MISTAKES

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6 · TRY IT YOURSELF

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