Multiplication Tables and Multiplicative Thinking · Multiplication Tables to 10
The 5 times table
Recall the 5 times table (5×1 to 5×10) using the 0/5 pattern and half of ten.
≈ 4 min · Difficulty 2/5
Real-life hook
Each hand has 5 fingers. How many fingers on 6 hands? Count in fives — 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 — so 5 × 6 = 30.
The idea
The 5 times table always ends in 5 or 0. A handy trick: multiply by 10 and take half. 5 × 8 is half of 10 × 8 = 80, so 40.
Worked examples
5 × 8 = 40
- 10 × 8 = 80.
- Half of 80 is 40.
5 × 7 = 35
- 10 × 7 = 70.
- Half of 70 is 35.
Common mistake
Watch out: Guessing an answer that doesn't end in 5 or 0, like 5 × 6 = 32.
Better: Check the last digit: every 5-times answer ends in 5 or 0. 5 × 6 = 30.
Use it in real life
Telling time: each mark on a clock is 5 minutes, so 7 marks past the hour is 5 × 7 = 35 minutes.
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Where you'll use this
- Telling time — five minutes per mark on a clock
- Counting fingers on hands
- Money in fives
Frequently asked questions
What is the pattern in the 5 times table?
The answers always end in 5 or 0: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and so on.
What is a quick trick for multiplying by 5?
Multiply by 10 and halve the result. For 5 × 8, do 10 × 8 = 80, then half is 40.