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Multiplication Fun Challenge Puzzles

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🧩 Part 1: Mystery Number Puzzles

1. I am thinking of a number. When I multiply it by 7, I get 42. What is my mystery number?

Mystery number: _____

2. Complete the multiplication chain:

Start with 8 → × 4 = _____ → × 2 = _____ → × 3 = _____

3. Find the missing factor:

a) _____ × 6 = 48 b) 9 × _____ = 72 c) _____ × 5 = 35

4. Number Detective: Which multiplication fact gives the largest answer?

8 × 7

9 × 6

7 × 9

6 × 8

🎯 Part 2: Real-World Multiplication Challenges

5. At the school canteen, pizza slices cost $3 each. How much would it cost to buy pizza for a group of 8 friends?

Answer: $ _____

6. A packet of stickers contains 9 stickers. If you buy 7 packets, how many stickers will you have altogether?

Answer: _____ stickers

7. Which of these situations can be solved using 6 × 4? (Tick all that apply)

6 boxes with 4 pencils in each box

4 teams with 6 players each

6 + 4 marbles

A rectangle that is 6 cm by 4 cm

🌟 Part 3: Creative Multiplication Magic

8. Create your own word problem using the multiplication 7 × 8 = 56. Make it about something you enjoy!
9. Multiplication Pattern Challenge: Look at this pattern and fill in the missing numbers.

3 × 4 = 12

3 × 5 = _____

3 × 6 = _____

3 × 7 = _____

What do you notice about how the answers change? _________________________

10. BONUS CHALLENGE: Can you find two different multiplication facts that both equal 36?

_____ × _____ = 36 and _____ × _____ = 36

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