What is 6 × 8?

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Grade Level:

Class 3

Maths, Computing, AI

Definition

What is it?

6 × 8 is a multiplication problem asking us to find the total when we have 6 groups of 8 items each, or 8 groups of 6 items each. It's a fundamental multiplication fact that helps us count things quickly.

Simple Example

Quick Example

Imagine you have 6 friends, and each friend brings 8 ladoos for a party. To find the total number of ladoos, you would multiply 6 by 8. This helps you know how many sweet treats you have altogether!

Worked Example

Step-by-Step

Let's find the answer to 6 × 8 using repeated addition:

1. We need to add the number 8, six times.
---2. So, we write: 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8
---3. First, 8 + 8 = 16
---4. Then, 16 + 8 = 24
---5. Next, 24 + 8 = 32
---6. After that, 32 + 8 = 40
---7. Finally, 40 + 8 = 48
---8. So, 6 × 8 = 48.

Answer: 48

Why It Matters

Knowing multiplication facts like 6 × 8 is super important for everyday calculations and forms the basis for advanced Maths, Computing, and even AI. It's used by software developers to manage data, by scientists to calculate results, and by engineers to design structures efficiently.

Common Mistakes

MISTAKE: Confusing multiplication with addition, e.g., thinking 6 × 8 is 6 + 8. | CORRECTION: Remember multiplication is repeated addition. 6 × 8 means adding 8 six times, not just adding 6 and 8 once.

MISTAKE: Forgetting the multiplication table for 6 or 8. | CORRECTION: Practice your multiplication tables regularly! You can use flashcards or online games to make it fun.

MISTAKE: Counting on fingers inaccurately when doing repeated addition. | CORRECTION: Double-check your counting or use a number line to ensure each jump is exactly 8 units.

Practice Questions

Try It Yourself

QUESTION: A vegetable vendor sells 6 baskets of oranges. If each basket has 8 oranges, how many oranges does he have in total? | ANSWER: 48 oranges

QUESTION: If you read 8 pages of a storybook every day, how many pages will you read in 6 days? | ANSWER: 48 pages

QUESTION: A tailor stitches 6 buttons on each shirt. If she stitches buttons on 8 shirts, and then 2 more shirts, how many buttons did she stitch in total? | ANSWER: 60 buttons (6 × 8 = 48 buttons for 8 shirts; 6 × 2 = 12 buttons for 2 more shirts; 48 + 12 = 60 buttons)

MCQ

Quick Quiz

What is the product of 6 and 8?

The Correct Answer Is:

The product of 6 and 8 means 6 multiplied by 8, which is 48. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they represent addition or incorrect number combinations.

Real World Connection

In the Real World

When you buy 6 packets of your favourite chips, and each packet costs 8 rupees, you quickly calculate 6 × 8 = 48 rupees using multiplication. This helps you pay the exact amount at the shop or check your bill on apps like PhonePe or Google Pay.

Key Vocabulary

Key Terms

MULTIPLICATION: A mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a number of times | PRODUCT: The result of multiplying two or more numbers | FACTORS: The numbers that are multiplied together to get a product | REPEATED ADDITION: Adding the same number multiple times, which is what multiplication represents

What's Next

What to Learn Next

Great job mastering 6 × 8! Next, you can explore other multiplication facts and learn about 'Skip Counting'. This will help you multiply even bigger numbers and solve more complex problems with confidence.