Math story 49 · Multiplication

Five Cartons

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Mama Hen has set up her market stall.

Today she sells 5 cartons.

Each carton has 10 eggs.

How many eggs does Mama Hen sell?

Answer and working

That is 50 eggs!

Because 5 times 10 is 50. That is 5 tens.

5 × 10 = 50

Multiplication

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