Factors and multiples

  • Domino Pick
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    Domino pick

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    Are these domino games fair? Can you explain why or why not?
  • Back of the Queue
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    Back of the queue

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Weekly Problem 48 - 2013
    What is the remainder when the number 743589×301647 is divided by 5?
  • Factor Trio
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    Factor trio

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Which of the numbers shown is the product of exactly 3 distinct prime factors?
  • Mrs Trimmer's String
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    Mrs Trimmer's string

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    Can you help the children in Mrs Trimmer's class make different shapes out of a loop of string?

  • Crossings
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    Crossings

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    In this problem we are looking at sets of parallel sticks that cross each other. What is the least number of crossings you can make? And the greatest?
  • Nineteen Hexagons
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    Nineteen hexagons

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    In this maze of hexagons, you start in the centre at 0. The next hexagon must be a multiple of 2 and the next a multiple of 5. What are the possible paths you could take?
  • Stars
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    Stars

    Age
    11 to 14
    Challenge level
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    Can you work out what step size to take to ensure you visit all the dots on the circle?
  • Sets of Four Numbers
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    Sets of four numbers

    Age
    7 to 11
    Challenge level
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    There are ten children in Becky's group. Can you find a set of numbers for each of them? Are there any other sets?
  • The Set of Numbers
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    The set of numbers

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    Can you place the numbers from 1 to 10 in the grid?
  • Making Shapes
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    Making shapes

    Age
    5 to 7
    Challenge level
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    Arrange any number of counters from these 18 on the grid to make a rectangle. What numbers of counters make rectangles? How many different rectangles can you make with each number of counters?