Multiplication for Class 4: Definition, Steps and Solved Examples

Multiplication is one of the four basic operations in maths, along with addition, subtraction, and division. It helps us find the total when the same number is added again and again.

For example, if you have 3 groups of 4 apples each, instead of adding 4 + 4 + 4, you can multiply: 3 × 4 = 12
So, there are 12 apples in total.

Multiplication is a faster way of repeated addition. 

In Class 4, you will learn how to multiply bigger numbers, understand the multiplication tables, and solve real-life problems using multiplication.

Table of Contents

• What is Multiplication?
• Multiplication Formula
• Solved Examples on Multiplication
• Practice Questions on Multiplication
• Multiplication Worksheet for Class 4

What is Multiplication?

Multiplication is one of the four basic operations in mathematics. Multiplication is a fast way to add the same number many times. Instead of adding the same number over and over again, multiplication helps us to find the result much faster.

The symbol used for multiplication is the multiplication sign (×) or (*).

Multiplication Formula

The multiplication formula explains the relationship between the numbers involved in a multiplication operation.

Multiplicand × Multiplier = Product

Another important formula involves the distributive property. This property shows how multiplication works with addition. The formula is written as:

a × (b + c) = (a × b) + (a × c)

For example, 5 × (3 + 2) equals (5 × 3) + (5 × 2), which is 15 + 10 = 25.

Solved Examples on Multiplication

Example 1: Basic Single-Digit Multiplication

Multiply 6 by 8.

Answer: 6 × 8 = 48

Example 2: Multiplying by 10

Multiply 25 by 10.

Answer: 25 × 10 = 250

Example 3: Two-Digit by One-Digit Multiplication

Multiply 34 by 7.

Answer: 34 × 7 = 238

Example 4: Two-Digit by Two-Digit Multiplication

Multiply 23 by 15.

Answer: 23 × 15 = 345

Example 5: Multiplication Using the Commutative Property

Multiply 9 by 12.

Answer: 9 × 12 = 108

Example 6: Three-Digit by Two-Digit Multiplication

Multiply 125 by 24.

Answer: 125 × 24 = 3000

Example 7: Multiplication Using the Distributive Property

Multiply 8 by 13 using the distributive property by breaking 13 into 10 and 3.

Answer: 8 × 13 = 104

Example 8: Multiplying Numbers Ending in Zero

Multiply 120 by 50.

Answer: 120 × 50 = 6000

Example 9: Real Life Multiplication - Shopping

Sarah wants to buy 6 notebooks for school. Each notebook costs 12 dollars. How much will she spend on notebooks in total?

Answer: 6 × 12 = 72

Example 10: Real Life Multiplication - Area Calculation

Length = 15 m, Width = 8 m. Find area.

Answer: 15 × 8 = 120 m²

Practice Questions on Multiplication

1: Multiply 7 by 9.

2: Multiply 15 by 4.

3: Multiply 23 by 6.

4: Multiply 32 by 11.

5: Multiply 45 by 20.

6: Multiply 18 by 25.

7: Multiply 56 by 8.

8: Multiply 27 by 13.

9: A farmer plants 12 rows of corn with 35 plants in each row. How many corn plants does the farmer have in total?

10: A school library orders 8 boxes of books. Each box contains 24 books. How many books does the library receive in total?

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