Multiples of 5: division practice with the 5 times table

About Multiples of 5

The multiples of 5 are the easiest to recognise of all the times tables, and this game makes the most of that so children gain confidence with division. Each round shows an incomplete operation, such as ? ÷ 5 = 7, and you have to pick the right answer from several boxes. The key is remembering that 5 × 7 = 35: the missing number is always a multiple of 5. If you want to reinforce this table with other mechanics, there are more 5 times table games.

The complete series up to 50 is 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50. Their big advantage is that they all end in 0 or 5, so many wrong options can be ruled out without doing any calculation.

How do you play Multiples of 5?

It's a quick-fire quiz game:

1. Look at the result of the division, for example ? ÷ 5 = 9.
2. Mentally multiply that result by 5 (5 × 9 = 45).
3. Tap the matching option and carry on with the next question.

Multiples of 5 controls

PC

• Mouse click: mark the answer

Mobile and tablet

• Screen tap: choose the correct box

What do you learn in Multiples of 5?

• The 5 times table in reverse, with exact divisions by 5.
• The divisibility rule for 5 based on the last digit.
• The step from counting in fives to multiplying and dividing.
• Everyday uses: the minutes on a clock, 5-cent coins or the fingers on one hand.

Recommended from age 7, as the 5 times table is one of the first learned in 2nd grade, and perfect for practising division in 3rd grade.

Tips for playing better: Multiples of 5

• Look at the last digit of each option: if it doesn't end in 0 or 5, it isn't a multiple of 5. Faced with ? ÷ 5 = 7, an option like 24 is ruled out instantly.
• The times-10-and-halve trick: multiply by 10 and divide by 2. For 5 × 8: 80 ÷ 2 = 40. It works just as well with big numbers (5 × 14 = 140 ÷ 2 = 70).
• Even or odd: if the result of the division is even, the multiple ends in 0 (5 × 6 = 30); if it's odd, it ends in 5 (5 × 7 = 35). That way you know the last digit before calculating.
• Think of the clock: each number on the clock face equals 5 minutes. The 9 is 45 minutes, exactly 5 × 9.

Multiples of 5 FAQ

Additional information: Multiples of 5

Game type: Maths quiz, 5 times table and division
Recommended age: Ages 7 and up
Technology: HTML5
Platform: Web browser (PC, tablet and mobile)

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