Maths trick
Times six: five and one more
To multiply by 6, work out 5 times and add one more lot.
Ages 8–11
Worked example
Tap through the steps. Each step can be read aloud.
Step 1 of 4
6 × 7 is 5 × 7 and one more 7.
Quick practice
Five fresh questions, marked straight away. Use the trick!
To multiply by 6, work out 5 times and add one more lot.
