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Multiplication
Reeya and Prishni are near a shop.
Hello, I need 5
pencils please.
Pencils cost
Rs 3 each
How much
does one
pencil cost?
UNIT 4 : Multiplication
Activity: Let’s help Reeya
1.
2. One pencil costs Rs 3
3. Cost of 5 pencils is Rs 3 + Rs 3 + Rs 3 + Rs 3 + Rs 3
= 5 x Rs 3 = Rs 15
Rs 3 Rs 3 Rs 3 Rs 3 Rs 3
Reeya will have to pay Rs 15 for the 5 pencils.
Note: 5 x 3 = 15
We also say
5 multiplied by 3 is 15
5 times 3 is 15
The product of 5 and 3 is 15
Observe carefully and discuss the picture.
What is Reeya buying?
How much will Reeya have to pay for the 5 pencils?
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