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Primary 5 Mathematics Multiplication Division Quiz
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Primary 5 Mathematics Quiz - Multiplication Division (Answer Key)
Total Marks: 50
Section A: Multiple-Choice Questions (5 × 1 mark = 5 marks)
1. Answer: A (1 mark)
Working: 345 × 28 = 345 × (20 + 8) = 6,900 + 2,760 = 9,660
Note: All options show the same value; this tests multiplication accuracy.
2. Answer: A (1 mark)
Working: 4,560 ÷ 12 = 380
Check: 380 × 12 = 3,800 + 760 = 4,560 ✓
3. Answer: B (1 mark)
Estimation: 487 ≈ 500, 53 ≈ 50
500 × 50 = 25,000
Actual: 487 × 53 = 25,811, closest to 25,000
4. Answer: A (1 mark)
Working: 2,345 × 15 = 2,345 × (10 + 5) = 23,450 + 11,725 = 35,175
5. Answer: A (1 mark)
Working: 7,200 ÷ 60 = 720 ÷ 6 = 120
Simplify by dividing both by 10 first
Section B: Short-Answer Questions (5 × 2 marks = 10 marks)
6. Answer: A (2 marks)
Working: 56 × 75 = 56 × (25 × 3) = 56 × 25 × 3
Check: 56 × 25 = 1,400; 1,400 × 3 = 4,200
56 × 75 = 4,200 ✓
Mark breakdown: 1 mark for correct reasoning, 1 mark for correct option
7. Answer: A (2 marks)
Working: 48 × 36 = 48 × (30 + 6) = 1,440 + 288 = 1,728
Mark breakdown: 1 mark for method, 1 mark for correct option
8. Answer: A (2 marks)
Working: 8,640 ÷ 24 = 360
Check: 360 × 24 = 7,200 + 1,440 = 8,640 ✓
Mark breakdown: 1 mark for method, 1 mark for correct option
9. Answer: B (2 marks)
Compare:
A) 125 × 48 = 6,000
B) 120 × 50 = 6,000
C) 100 × 60 = 6,000
D) 80 × 75 = 6,000
All equal! This tests recognition of equivalent products. Any option is correct, but B is the standard form.
Mark breakdown: 1 mark for calculation, 1 mark for correct option
10. Answer: A (2 marks)
Working: 3,456 ÷ 16 = 216
Check: 216 × 16 = 2,160 + 1,296 = 3,456 ✓
Mark breakdown: 1 mark for method, 1 mark for correct option
Section C: Structured Questions (5 × 3 marks = 15 marks)
11. Answer: 155,772 (3 marks)
Working:
4,327 × 36
= 4,327 × (30 + 6)
= 129,810 + 25,962
= 155,772
Mark breakdown: 1 mark for correct partitioning, 1 mark for partial products, 1 mark for correct final answer
12. Answer: 352 (3 marks)
Working:
9,856 ÷ 28
= 9,856 ÷ 4 ÷ 7
= 2,464 ÷ 7
= 352
Check: 352 × 28 = 9,856 ✓
Alternative: Long division. Mark breakdown: 1 mark for correct method, 1 mark for correct division steps, 1 mark for correct answer
13. Answer: 235,536 (3 marks)
Working:
5,608 × 42
= 5,608 × (40 + 2)
= 224,320 + 11,216
= 235,536
Mark breakdown: 1 mark for correct partitioning, 1 mark for partial products, 1 mark for correct final answer
14. Answer: 390 (3 marks)
Working:
12,480 ÷ 32
= 12,480 ÷ 8 ÷ 4
= 1,560 ÷ 4
= 390
Check: 390 × 32 = 12,480 ✓
Mark breakdown: 1 mark for correct simplification, 1 mark for correct division, 1 mark for correct answer
15. Answer: 10,000 (3 marks)
Working:
1,250 × 8 = 10,000 pages
Simple multiplication by single digit
Mark breakdown: 1 mark for correct operation, 1 mark for correct multiplication, 1 mark for correct answer with unit
Section D: Word Problems (5 × 4 marks = 20 marks)
16. Answer: 156 (4 marks)
Working:
2,340 ÷ 15 = 156 apples per basket
Check: 156 × 15 = 2,340 ✓
Mark breakdown: 1 mark for correct operation (division), 1 mark for correct method, 1 mark for correct calculation, 1 mark for final answer with unit
17. Answer: 270 (4 marks)
Working:
6,750 ÷ 25
= 6,750 ÷ 5 ÷ 5
= 1,350 ÷ 5
= 270
Dividing by 25 is same as dividing by 5 twice
Mark breakdown: 1 mark for correct method (÷5 twice), 1 mark for first division, 1 mark for second division, 1 mark for correct answer
18. Answer: 3,456 (4 marks)
Working:
24 × 144 = 24 × (100 + 40 + 4)
= 2,400 + 960 + 96
= 3,456 pencils
Mark breakdown: 1 mark for correct operation (multiplication), 1 mark for correct partitioning, 1 mark for partial products, 1 mark for final answer with unit
19. Answer: 48 (4 marks)
Working:
2,304 ÷ 48 = 48
Inverse operation: division to find missing factor
Check: 48 × 48 = 2,304 ✓
Mark breakdown: 1 mark for recognising inverse operation, 1 mark for correct division method, 1 mark for correct calculation, 1 mark for final answer
20. Answer: 480 (4 marks)
Working:
8,640 ÷ 18 = 480 bags
Check: 480 × 18 = 8,640 ✓
Mark breakdown: 1 mark for correct operation (division), 1 mark for correct method, 1 mark for correct calculation, 1 mark for final answer with unit
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Place value errors in multi-digit multiplication – always align digits correctly
- Forgetting to bring down zeros in long division
- Not checking answers using inverse operations (multiplication ↔ division)
- Missing units in word problem answers (kg, boxes, trees, $)
- Misreading "perimeter" vs "area" – perimeter is distance around, area is space inside
- Decimal point errors when multiplying/dividing decimals
Key Concepts Tested
- Multiplication of up to 4-digit by 2-digit numbers
- Division of up to 4-digit by 2-digit numbers
- Estimation and mental calculation strategies
- Multi-step word problems involving both operations
- Real-world contexts: money, measurement, packing, rates
- Inverse relationship between multiplication and division