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Question 1

1. What are multiples?

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Ans.Multiples are the results of multiplying a number by whole numbers. For example, the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and so on. They are used to find numbers that can be evenly divided by a given number.

Question 2

2. How do you find the multiples of a number?

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Ans.To find the multiples of a number, you simply multiply that number by whole numbers (0, 1, 2, 3, etc.). For example, to find the multiples of 4, you multiply: 4 x 1 = 4, 4 x 2 = 8, 4 x 3 = 12, and so forth.

Question 3

3. What is the difference between multiples and factors?

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Ans.Multiples of a number are what you get when you multiply that number by integers, while factors are the numbers that you can multiply together to get that number. For instance, for the number 12, the multiples are 12, 24, 36, etc., and the factors are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.

Question 4

4. Can you give examples of multiples of 5?

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Ans.Examples of multiples of 5 include 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and so on. Each of these numbers can be expressed as 5 multiplied by a whole number.

Question 5

5. Why are multiples important in mathematics?

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Ans.Multiples are important in mathematics because they help in understanding concepts like division, fractions, and least common multiples (LCM). They also play a key role in solving problems related to grouping and sharing in real-life scenarios.

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