A multiplication table is a way to represent the growth pattern of a number when it is being multiplied; specifically, the Table of 38 shows the growth pattern of 38 when it is being added to other whole numbers. Instead of repeatedly adding 38—38 + 38 + 38— you multiply it so you can get to the answer quicker, so for example, 38 multiplied by 3 is 114. That is the same amount but 114 is the faster method.
Using tables is often the simple way to calculate, reflecting simplicity that is helpful when you are first learning math. The Table of 38 allows you to quickly and accurately complete problems without needing to redo the entire process over again. Tables help to develop number sense, which builds speed when you begin to solve more complex problems later on.
You can also model use of the table in real life. If a hall had 38 chairs and you needed to completely arrange 5 rows in the hall, you would be able to quickly calculate that you needed 190 chairs. Or, if a box contained 38 items and you had 6 boxes, you would now need to get a total of 228 items.
Multiplicand | Operation | Multiplier | Result | |
38 | x | 1 | = | 38 |
38 | x | 2 | = | 76 |
38 | x | 3 | = | 114 |
38 | x | 4 | = | 152 |
38 | x | 5 | = | 190 |
38 | x | 6 | = | 228 |
38 | x | 7 | = | 266 |
38 | x | 8 | = | 304 |
38 | x | 9 | = | 342 |
38 | x | 10 | = | 380 |
38 | x | 11 | = | 418 |
38 | x | 12 | = | 456 |
38 | x | 13 | = | 494 |
38 | x | 14 | = | 532 |
38 | x | 15 | = | 570 |
38 | x | 16 | = | 608 |
38 | x | 17 | = | 646 |
38 | x | 18 | = | 684 |
38 | x | 19 | = | 722 |
38 | x | 20 | = | 760 |
38 times 1 equals 38
38 times 2 equals 76
38 times 3 equals 114
38 times 4 equals 152
38 times 5 equals 190
38 times 6 equals 228
38 times 7 equals 266
38 times 8 equals 304
38 times 9 equals 342
38 times 10 equals 380
38 times 11 equals 418
38 times 12 equals 456
38 times 13 equals 494
38 times 14 equals 532
38 times 15 equals 570
38 times 16 equals 608
38 times 17 equals 646
38 times 18 equals 684
38 times 19 equals 722
38 times 20 equals 760
In words:
Thirty-eight times one equals thirty-eight
Thirty-eight times two equals seventy-six
Thirty-eight times three equals one hundred fourteen
Thirty-eight times four equals one hundred fifty-two
Thirty-eight times five equals one hundred ninety
Thirty-eight times six equals two hundred twenty-eight
Thirty-eight times seven equals two hundred sixty-six
Thirty-eight times eight equals two hundred ninety-six
Thirty-eight times nine equals three hundred forty-two
Thirty-eight times ten equals three hundred eighty
Thirty-eight times eleven equals four hundred eighteen
Thirty-eight times twelve equals four hundred fifty-six
Thirty-eight times thirteen equals four hundred ninety-four
Thirty-eight times fourteen equals five hundred thirty-two
Thirty-eight times fifteen equals five hundred seventy
Thirty-eight times sixteen equals five hundred ninety-two
Thirty-eight times seventeen equals six hundred forty-six
Thirty-eight times eighteen equals six hundred eighty-four
Thirty-eight times nineteen equals seven hundred twenty-two
Thirty-eight times twenty equals seven hundred sixty
Multiplication is repeated addition. Let’s break down the table of 38 this way:
38 × 1 = 38
38 × 2 = 38 + 38 = 76
38 × 3 = 38 + 38 + 38 = 114
38 × 4 = 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 = 152
38 × 5 = 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 = 190
38 × 6 = 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 = 228
38 × 7 = 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 = 266
38 × 8 = 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 = 304
38 × 9 = 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 = 342
38 × 10 = 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 + 38 = 380
1. A train carriage has 38 seats. If there are 10 carriages, how many seats are there in total?
Answer: 38×10=380 seats
2. A farmer plants 38 trees in each row. If he plants 8 rows, how many trees did he plant?
Answer: 38×8=304 trees
3. A school receives 38 new textbooks for each of its 5 classes. How many textbooks did the school receive in total?
Answer: 38×5=190 textbooks
4. A baker makes 38 cookies per batch. If she makes 12 batches in a day, how many cookies does she bake?
Answer: 38×12=456 cookies
5. A cyclist rides 38 kilometers per hour. How far will he travel in 7 hours?
Answer: 38×7=266 kilometers
1. Find the value of 38 times 9 using the table of 38.
From the table of 38:
38 × 9 = 342
2. Find how many times we should multiply 38 to get 608.
From the table of 38:
38 × 16 = 608
So, 38 must be multiplied by 16 times to get 608.
3. Use the 38 table and find the value of 38 times 10.
From the table of 38:
38 × 10 = 380
4. Using the table of 38, find the value of 38 times 7.
From the table of 38:
38 × 7 = 266