Multiplication and division

There are 227 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Multiplication and division
Tug Harder!
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Tug Harder!

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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In this game, you can add, subtract, multiply or divide the numbers on the dice. Which will you do so that you get to the end of the number line first?
Mobile Numbers
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Mobile Numbers

Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
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In this investigation, you are challenged to make mobile phone numbers which are easy to remember. What happens if you make a sequence adding 2 each time?
Pairing Up
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Pairing Up

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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The numbers 72, 8, 24, 10, 5, 45, 36, 15 are grouped in pairs so that each pair has the same product. Which number is paired with 10?
Producing Zeros
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Producing Zeros

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Weekly Problem 10 - 2008
If the numbers 1 to 10 are all multiplied together, how many zeros are at the end of the answer?
Shape Times Shape
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Shape Times Shape

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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These eleven shapes each stand for a different number. Can you use the number sentences to work out what they are?
Alphabetti Sudoku
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Alphabetti Sudoku

Age
11 to 16
Challenge level
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This Sudoku requires you to do some working backwards before working forwards.
Secret Number
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Secret Number

Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
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Annie and Ben are playing a game with a calculator. What was Annie's secret number?
Number the Sides
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Number the Sides

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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The triangles in these sets are similar - can you work out the lengths of the sides which have question marks?
Four Go
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Four Go

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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This challenge is a game for two players. Choose two of the numbers to multiply or divide, then mark your answer on the number line. Can you get four in a row?
Route Product
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Route Product

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Find the product of the numbers on the routes from A to B. Which route has the smallest product? Which the largest?