SSAT Elementary Level Math : How to multiply

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #12 : Understanding Properties Of Multiplication And The Relationship Between Multiplication And Division

Select the answer that demonstrates the associative property of multiplication for 

 

Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

 and 

Explanation:

The associative property of multiplication says that we can group numbers in any order to multiply them and our product, or answer, will be the same. 

 and 

Example Question #21 : Apply Properties Of Operations As Strategies To Multiply And Divide: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Oa.B.5

Select the answer that demonstrates the associative property of multiplication for 

 

Possible Answers:

 and 

 and 

 and 

 and 

 and 

Correct answer:

 and 

Explanation:

The associative property of multiplication says that we can group numbers in any order to multiply them and our product, or answer, will be the same. 

 and 

Example Question #571 : Operations & Algebraic Thinking

Select the answer that demonstrates the associative property of multiplication for 

 

 

Possible Answers:

 and 

 and 

 and 

 and 

 and 

Correct answer:

 and 

Explanation:

The associative property of multiplication says that we can group numbers in any order to multiply them and our product, or answer, will be the same. 

 and 

Example Question #572 : Operations & Algebraic Thinking

Select the answer that demonstrates the associative property of multiplication for 

 

 

Possible Answers:

 and 

 and 

 and 

 and 

 and 

Correct answer:

 and 

Explanation:

The associative property of multiplication says that we can group numbers in any order to multiply them and our product, or answer, will be the same. 

 and 

Example Question #24 : Apply Properties Of Operations As Strategies To Multiply And Divide: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Oa.B.5

Select the answer that demonstrates the associative property of multiplication for 

 

 

Possible Answers:

 and 

 and 

 and 

 and 

 and 

Correct answer:

 and 

Explanation:

The associative property of multiplication says that we can group numbers in any order to multiply them and our product, or answer, will be the same. 

 and 

Example Question #61 : Measurement & Data

Fill in the missing piece of the table. 

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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem we can set up a proportion and cross multiply to solve for our unknown. 

First we cross multiply. 

 

Then we divide each side by  to isolate the .

 

Example Question #62 : Measurement & Data

Fill in the missing piece of the table. 


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Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To solve this problem we can set up a proportion and cross multiply to solve for our unknown. 

First we cross multiply. 

 

Then we divide each side by  to isolate the .

Example Question #22 : Generate And Identify A Number Or Shape Pattern That Follows A Given Rule: Ccss.Math.Content.4.Oa.C.5

Which sequence below follows the rule of multiplying 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The only sequence that multiplies  each time is 

Example Question #391 : How To Multiply

Which sequence below follows the rule of multiplying 

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The only sequence that multiplies  each time is 

Example Question #2 : Identify Arithmetic Patterns: Ccss.Math.Content.3.Oa.D.9

What is the pattern for the numbers in the X column to the numbers in the Y column? 

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Possible Answers:

Add 

Multiply 

Add 

Subtract 

Multiply 

Correct answer:

Multiply 

Explanation:

Each X value is multiplied by  to get the Y value. 

To find the rule, you may have to do some trial and error. The most important thing to remember is, once you think you have the rule, make sure to test the rule with all of the X values. 

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