Whole Number 3 x 2 - Column Breakout (Level 3)

This math topic focuses on multiplication skills, particularly manipulating two- and three-digit numbers. It tests students' ability to decompose a two-digit multiplier, breaking it down and using it to multiply three-digit multiplicands. By presenting multiple-choice questions, pupils are encouraged to practice and solidify their understanding of column breakout methods in multiplication, enhancing their arithmetic problem-solving skills effectively. Each problem requires breaking the multiplier apart differently, offering a variety of scenarios to challenge and engage learners in mastering multiplication techniques.

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Multiplication - Whole Number 3 x 2 - Column Breakout Worksheet

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Multiplication - Whole Number 3 x 2 - Column Breakout
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}946\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 17\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 946 by 17 by breaking 17 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (946 multiplied by 10)+(946 multiplied by 6)
b A LaTex expression showing (946 multiplied by 10)+(946 multiplied by 7)
2
A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}496\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 16\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 496 by 16 by breaking 16 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (496 multiplied by 10) multiplied by (496 multiplied by 6)
b A LaTex expression showing (496 multiplied by 10)+(496 multiplied by 6)
3
A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}575\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 16\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 575 by 16 by breaking 16 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (575 multiplied by 10)+(575 multiplied by 6)
b A LaTex expression showing (575 multiplied by 10)+(575 multiplied by 5)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}788\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 12\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 788 by 12 by breaking 12 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (788 multiplied by 10)+(788 multiplied by 2)
b A LaTex expression showing (788 + 10) multiplied by (788 + 2)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}664\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 25\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 664 by 25 by breaking 25 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (664 + 20) multiplied by (664 + 5)
b A LaTex expression showing (664 multiplied by 20)+(664 multiplied by 5)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}975\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 22\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 975 by 22 by breaking 22 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (975 + 20) multiplied by (975 + 2)
b A LaTex expression showing (975 multiplied by 20)+(975 multiplied by 2)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}484\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 21\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 484 by 21 by breaking 21 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (484 multiplied by 20)+(484 multiplied by 4)
b A LaTex expression showing (484 multiplied by 20)+(484 multiplied by 1)
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{aligned}986\hphantom{.}\\[-0.5em]\underline{ multiplied by 15\hphantom{.}}\end{aligned}\\
How can you multiply 986 by 15 by breaking 15 apart
a A LaTex expression showing (986 + 10) multiplied by (986 + 5)
b A LaTex expression showing (986 multiplied by 10)+(986 multiplied by 5)