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 5.
Now, let us learn more about multiples of 5. Multiples of 5 are the numbers you get when you multiply 5 by any whole number, along with zero. Each number has an infinite number of multiples, including a multiple of itself.
In multiplication, a multiple of 5 can be denoted as 5 × 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 5 × 1 will give us 5 as the product. Multiples of 5 will be larger or equal to 5.
Multiples of 5 include the products of 5 and an integer. Multiples of 5 are divisible by 5 evenly. The first few multiples of 5 are given below:
TABLE OF 5 (1-10) | |
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5 x 1 = 5 |
5 x 6 = 30 |
5 x 2 = 10 |
5 x 7 = 35 |
5 x 3 = 15 |
5 x 8 = 40 |
5 x 4 = 20 |
5 x 9 = 45 |
5 x 5 = 25 |
5 x 10 = 50 |
TABLE OF 5 (11-20) | |
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5 x 11 = 55 |
5 x 16 = 80 |
5 x 12 = 60 |
5 x 17 = 85 |
5 x 13 = 65 |
5 x 18 = 90 |
5 x 14 = 70 |
5 x 19 = 95 |
5 x 15 = 75 |
5 x 20 = 100 |
Now, we know the first few multiples of 5. They are 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50,...
Understanding the multiples of 5 helps solve mathematical problems and boost our multiplication and division skills. When working with multiples of 5, we need to apply it to different mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 are the first five multiples of 5. When multiplying 5 from 1 to 5, we get these numbers as the products.
So, the sum of these multiples is:
5 + 10 + 15 + 20 + 25 = 75
When we add the first 5 multiples of 5, the answer will be 75.
While we do subtraction, it improves our comprehension of how the value decreases when each multiple is subtracted from the previous one. 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 are the first five multiples of 5. So, let us calculate it as given below:
5 - 10 = -5
-5 - 15 = -20
-20 - 20 = -40
-40 - 25 = -65
Hence, the result of subtracting the first 5 multiples of 5 is -65.
To calculate the average, we need to identify the sum of the first 5 multiples of 5, 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 5 is 75.
5 + 10 + 15 + 20 + 25 = 75
Next, divide the sum by 5:
75 ÷ 5 = 15
15 is the average of the first 5 multiples of 5.
The product of given numbers is the result of multiplying all of them together. Here, the first 5 multiples of 5 include: 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25. Now, the product of these numbers is:
5 × 10 × 15 × 20 × 25 = 375,000
The product of the first 5 multiples of 5 is 375,000.
While we perform division, we get to know how many times 5 can fit into each of the given multiples. 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 are the first 5 multiples of 5.
5 ÷ 5 = 1
10 ÷ 5 = 2
15 ÷ 5 = 3
20 ÷ 5 = 4
25 ÷ 5 = 5
The results of dividing the first 5 multiples of 5 are: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
While working with multiples of 5, 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:
Maya is organizing a charity event where she is preparing gift bags. Each gift bag contains 5 items. If each month, she prepares 5 more gift bags, how many items will she have prepared after 6 months?
150 items
Each month, Maya prepares 5 gift bags, and each bag contains 5 items. To find the total number of items prepared after 6 months, multiply the number of bags prepared in a month by the number of months and the number of items per bag.
Gift bags prepared each month = 5
Items per bag = 5
Number of months = 6
5 × 5 × 6 = 150
Maya will have prepared 150 items after 6 months.
In a garden, three friends, Alex, Ben, and Chloe, decided to plant trees in the order of the first three multiples of 5. How many trees did each of them plant based on the series of the first three multiples of 5?
The first three multiples of 5 are 5, 10, and 15. Alex planted 5 trees, Ben planted 10 trees, and Chloe planted 15 trees.
The first three multiples of 5 are:
5 × 1 = 5
5 × 2 = 10
5 × 3 = 15
Hence, Alex planted 5 trees, Ben planted 10 trees, and Chloe planted 15 trees.
In a music school, there are 5 practice rooms. Each room accommodates 5 students. How many students are there in total in the practice rooms?
25 students.
To find the total number of students, we multiply the number of practice rooms by the number of students in each room.
Number of practice rooms = 5
Number of students in each room = 5
5 × 5 = 25
Therefore, there are 25 students in total in the practice rooms.
Sophie is arranging chairs for a seminar. She sets up 4 rows of chairs, with each row containing 5 chairs. How many chairs does she arrange in total?
20 chairs.
To find the total number of chairs Sophie arranges, multiply the number of rows by the number of chairs per row.
Number of rows = 4
Number of chairs in each row = 5
4 × 5 = 20
So, Sophie arranges 20 chairs in total.
Sam is stacking boxes in a warehouse. The first stack has 5 boxes, the second stack has 10 boxes, and the third stack has 15 boxes. How many boxes are there in all three stacks?
30 boxes.
The first stack has 5 boxes, the second has 10, and the third has 15. To find the total number of boxes:
5 + 10 + 15 = 30
Therefore, there are 30 boxes in all three stacks.
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