Math · Topic 43 of 65

Times Tables Tricks

Some times tables have patterns that make them easier to remember. For example, the 9 times table digits always add up to 9, and the 5s end in 0 or 5.

💡 Fun fact

9 times 7 is 63, and 6 plus 3 equals 9.

All about Times Tables Tricks

Times tables can be easier with patterns. The 9 times table digits add up to 9, the 5 times table ends in 0 or 5, and doubling helps with the 4 and 8 times tables.

Learning tricks makes times tables faster to recall in tests and everyday maths.

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Real-life uses of Times Tables Tricks

Working out shopping totals quickly
Checking homework answers
Solving puzzles faster

Frequently asked questions about Times Tables Tricks

What is a trick for the 9 times table?

The digits of each answer add up to 9.

How can doubling help?

Doubling a number twice multiplies it by 4, which helps with the 4 times table.