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Maths trick

Times four: double double

To multiply by 4, double the number and then double again.

Ages 7–10

Worked example

Tap through the steps. Each step can be read aloud.

Step 1 of 4

4 × 7: 4 is double 2.

Quick practice

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To multiply by 4, double the number and then double again.

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The nines trick

To multiply by 9, multiply by 10 and take one lot away.

Ages 8–10