Multiplication and division

There are 238 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Multiplication and division
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Age
7 to 11
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Using the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 once and only once, and the operations x and ÷ once and only once, what is the smallest whole number you can make?
Rabbits in the pen
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Rabbits in the pen

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Using the statements, can you work out how many of each type of rabbit there are in these pens?
Starfish Spotting
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Starfish spotting

Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
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How many starfish could there be on the beach, and how many children, if I can see 28 arms?
Sam's Quick Sum
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Sam's quick sum

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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What is the sum of all the three digit whole numbers?
Largest Number
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Largest number

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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What is the largest number you can make using the three digits 2, 3 and 4 in any way you like, using any operations you like? You can only use each digit once.
A Conversation Piece
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A conversation piece

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Take the number 6 469 693 230 and divide it by the first ten prime numbers and you'll find the most beautiful, most magic of all numbers. What is it?
X is 5 squares
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X is 5 squares

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Can you arrange 5 different digits (from 0 - 9) in the cross in the way described?
Times right
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Times right

Age
11 to 16
Challenge level
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Using the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, mulitply a two two digit numbers are multiplied to give a four digit number, so that the expression is correct. How many different solutions can you find?
How many eggs?
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How many eggs?

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Peter, Melanie, Amil and Jack received a total of 38 chocolate eggs. Use the information to work out how many eggs each person had.
Pies
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Pies

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Grandma found her pie balanced on the scale with two weights and a quarter of a pie. So how heavy was each pie?