Multiplication or Division? 1. Fill in the missing numbers. a) 7 × e) 9 × i) 8 ×
= 21 = 81 = 32
b) 6 × f) 3 × j) 9 ×
= 18 = 27 = 54
What operation did you use to complete the first question?
c) 5 × g) 4 × k) 6 ×
= 50 = 36 = 54
d) 8 × h) 2 × l) 7 ×
= 48 = 16 = 56
Let’s try some number sentences that are a little harder. × 8 = 192
This is a number sentence.
Sometimes it is easier to find the missing number using a different operation than the operation shown. To find a missing number in a multiplication sentence, we can use division.
0 2 4
8 1 9 2 13
24 × 8 = 192
2. Use the example above to help you complete the following. Use the boxes to help you fill in the missing numbers: