KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Calculations: Written Multiplication - Explained

The video tutorial demonstrates how to perform a short multiplication of 41 by 9. It begins by setting up the multiplication problem, then proceeds with a step-by-step calculation, showing that 1 times 9 equals 9 and 4 times 9 equals 36, resulting in a final answer of 369. The tutorial concludes by noting that this calculation is part of question 5, which carries one mark.

What is the first step in setting up a short multiplication problem?

• Write the numbers in a column format

• Add the numbers together

• Divide the numbers

• Subtract the numbers

When multiplying 41 by 9, what is the result of 1 multiplied by 9?

• 18

• 41

• 9

• 36

What is the result of multiplying 4 by 9 in the problem 41 * 9?

• 27

• 36

• 9

• 45

What is the final answer when you multiply 41 by 9?

• 450

• 410

• 369

• 360

How many marks are awarded for solving question 5 correctly?

• No marks

• Three marks

• One mark

• Two marks