Last updated on May 26th, 2025
In math, multiples are the products we get while multiplying a number with other numbers. Multiples play a key role in construction and design, counting groups of items, sharing resources equally, and managing time effectively. In this topic, we will learn the essential concepts of multiples of 550.
Now, let us learn more about multiples of 550. Multiples of 550 are the numbers you get when you multiply 550 by any whole number, including zero. Each number has an infinite number of multiples, including a multiple of itself.
In multiplication, a multiple of 550 can be denoted as 550 × n, where ‘n’ represents any whole number (0, 1, 2, 3,…). So, we can summarize that:
Multiple of a number = Number × Any whole number
For example, multiplying 550 × 1 will give us 550 as the product. Multiples of 550 will be larger or equal to 550.
Multiples of 550 include the products of 550 and an integer.
Multiples of 550 are divisible by 550 evenly. The first few multiples of 550 are given below:
TABLE OF 550 (1-10) | |
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550 x 1 = 550 |
550 x 6 = 3300 |
550 x 2 = 1100 |
550 x 7 = 3850 |
550 x 3 = 1650 |
550 x 8 = 4400 |
550 x 4 = 2200 |
550 x 9 = 4950 |
550 x 5 = 2750 |
550 x 10 = 5500 |
TABLE OF 550 (11-20) | |
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550 x 11 = 6050 |
550 x 16 = 8800 |
550 x 12 = 6600 |
550 x 17 = 9350 |
550 x 13 = 7150 |
550 x 18 = 9900 |
550 x 14 = 7700 |
550 x 19 = 10450 |
550 x 15 = 8250 |
550 x 20 = 11000 |
Now, we know the first few multiples of 550. They are 0, 550, 1100, 1650, 2200, 2750, 3300, 3850, 4400, 4950, 5500,...
Understanding the multiples of 550 helps solve mathematical problems and boost our multiplication and division skills. When working with multiples of 550, we need to apply it to different mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
550, 1100, 1650, 2200, and 2750 are the first five multiples of 550. When multiplying 550 from 1 to 5 we get these numbers as the products.
So, the sum of these multiples is:
550 + 1100 + 1650 + 2200 + 2750 = 8250
When we add the first 5 multiples of 550 the answer will be 8250.
While we do subtraction, it improves our comprehension of how the value decreases when each multiple is subtracted from the previous one. 550, 1100, 1650, 2200, and 2750 are the first five multiples of 550. So, let us calculate it as given below:
550 - 1100 = -550
-550 - 1650 = -2200
-2200 - 2200 = -4400
-4400 - 2750 = -7150
Hence, the result of subtracting the first 5 multiples of 550 is -7150.
To calculate the average, we need to identify the sum of the first 5 multiples of 550, and then divide it by the count, i.e., 5. Because there are 5 multiples presented in the calculation. Averaging helps us to understand the concepts of central tendencies and other values. We know the sum of the first 5 multiples of 550 is 8250.
550 + 1100 + 1650 + 2200 + 2750 = 8250
Next, divide the sum by 5:
8250 ÷ 5 = 1650
1650 is the average of the first 5 multiples of 550.
The product of given numbers is the result of multiplying all of them together. Here, the first 5 multiples of 550 include: 550, 1100, 1650, 2200, and 2750. Now, the product of these numbers is:
550 × 1100 × 1650 × 2200 × 2750 = 59,535,875,000,000,000
The product of the first 5 multiples of 550 is 59,535,875,000,000,000.
While we perform division, we get to know how many times 550 can fit into each of the given multiples. 550, 1100, 1650, 2200, and 2750 are the first 5 multiples of 550.
550 ÷ 550 = 1
1100 ÷ 550 = 2
1650 ÷ 550 = 3
2200 ÷ 550 = 4
2750 ÷ 550 = 5
The results of dividing the first 5 multiples of 550 are: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
While working with multiples of 550, we make common mistakes. Identifying these errors and understanding how to avoid them can be helpful. Below are some frequent mistakes and tips to avoid them:
A logistics company is delivering packages to different cities. Each truck can carry 550 packages. If the company operates 3 trucks every day, how many packages can they deliver in a week?
11,550 packages
Each truck carries 550 packages, and there are 3 trucks operating each day. To find the total number of packages delivered in a week (7 days), we multiply the number of packages per truck by the number of trucks and then by the number of days.
Packages per truck = 550
Number of trucks = 3
Number of days = 7
550 × 3 × 7 = 11,550
Therefore, they can deliver 11,550 packages in a week.
A factory produces widgets in batches. Each batch contains 550 widgets. If the factory produces the first five multiples of 550 widgets in a month, how many widgets do they produce?
8,250 widgets
To find the total production, we calculate the sum of the first five multiples of 550, which are:
550 × 1 = 550
550 × 2 = 1,100
550 × 3 = 1,650
550 × 4 = 2,200
550 × 5 = 2,750
Adding these together gives:
550 + 1,100 + 1,650 + 2,200 + 2,750 = 8,250
Therefore, the factory produces 8,250 widgets.
A company is organizing a conference with a seating capacity of 550 seats per hall. If they use 6 halls for the conference, how many total seats are available?
3,300 seats
To find the total seating capacity, we multiply the number of seats per hall by the number of halls.
Seats per hall = 550
Number of halls = 6
550 × 6 = 3,300
Therefore, there are 3,300 seats available for the conference.
An art gallery is displaying artworks in sections. Each section has 550 artworks. If there are 4 sections in the gallery, how many artworks are displayed in total?
2,200 artworks
To find the total number of artworks, multiply the number of artworks per section by the number of sections.
Artworks per section = 550
Number of sections = 4
550 × 4 = 2,200
So, there are 2,200 artworks displayed in the gallery.
A sports event is distributing promotional items in packets. Each packet contains 550 items. If the event prepares 5 packets, how many promotional items are ready for distribution?
2,750 items
Multiply the number of items per packet by the number of packets to find the total number of items.
Items per packet = 550
Number of packets = 5
550 × 5 = 2,750
Therefore, there are 2,750 promotional items ready for distribution.
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