Maths trick
Times five: half of ten
To multiply by 5, multiply by 10 and halve the answer.
Ages 7–9
Worked example
Tap through the steps. Each step can be read aloud.
Step 1 of 4
5 × 8: 5 is half of 10.
Quick practice
Five fresh questions, marked straight away. Use the trick!
To multiply by 5, multiply by 10 and halve the answer.
