Multiplication Teasers
Multiplication Teasers
Multiplication Teasers
Multiplication Teasers
For each problem, find the missing factor. Do not solve problems by dividing. Instead, use
your calculator and the guess and check problem solving strategy. See how many guesses it
takes for you to solve each one! For example, to solve 4 x _____ = 87, you might start with 23
and then adjust. See the solution steps below as example of how to record your guesses.
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x _____ = 87
x 23 = 92
x 22 = 88
x 21 = 84
x 21.5 = 86
x 21.6 = 86.4
x 21.7 = 86.8
x 21.8 = 87.2
x 21.74 = 86.96
x 21.75 = 87
It took 9 guesses!
Try the following:
8 x ______ = 108
6 x ______ = 99
4 x ______ = 97
5 x ______ = 66
Mathematics y GSE Fifth Grade Unit Three y Unit 3: Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
Richard Woods, State School Superintendent
July 2015 y Page 40 of 97
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