Equal groups
Start multiplying with plates of laddoos.
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Times means equal groups. 4 × 3 is 4 groups of 3.
Look: 4 plates of 3 laddoos: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12. So 4 × 3 = 12.
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12 × 6 = ?
2Write 5 + 5 + 5 as times.
34 tables, 6 chairs each. How many chairs?
! Careful!
✗Multiplying groups that are not equal.
✓Only equal groups. Otherwise just add.
✗Thinking 4 × 3 and 3 × 4 are different.
✓Both are 12. Turn the picture sideways!
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Times means equal groups. 4 × 3 is 4 groups of 3.
When every group has the same number, you can multiply. 4 × 3 = 12. It is a fast way of adding the same number again and again.
Think of it like this4 plates, with 3 laddoos on each plate. Instead of 3 + 3 + 3 + 3, just say 4 times 3.
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- Times: groups of.
Solved together
5 boxes. 4 pencils in each box. How many pencils?
Every box has 4. That is 5 equal groups of 4.
5 × 4Count in fours, once for each box.
4, 8, 12, 16, 20
Answer5 × 4 = 20 pencils.
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