Understanding Multiples

What is a multiple of a number?

• A number that divides another number evenly

• A number that is the result of adding two numbers

• A number that is the result of multiplying one number by another

• A number that is the result of subtracting one number from another

How can you find the multiples of three using pictures?

• By drawing a single object and multiplying it by three

• By drawing groups of three objects and counting them

• By drawing a single object repeatedly

• By drawing groups of five objects and counting them

Is 42 a multiple of five?

• No, because 42 is not in the sequence of multiples of five

• Yes, because 42 is greater than five

• Yes, because 42 is in the sequence of multiples of five

• No, because 42 is less than 50