Grade 3 · Year 4 · Class 3 · ages 8–9 · Multiplication
Missing factors: Grade 3 practice
Finding the missing number in a multiplication fact. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.
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The idea in one minute
Missing-factor questions are division questions in disguise: 6 × ___ = 42 means 42 ÷ 6.
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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.
Easy 5 × = 15
Answer: 3
Medium 7 × = 70
Answer: 10
Challenge × 4 = 12
Answer: 3
More ways to practise missing factors
- Printable missing factors worksheet with an answer key (new questions every time)
- Times Table Race: Answer 20 multiplication questions faster than the animal bots.
- All Grade 3 practice · Multiplication worksheets
Related skills
- Times tables 2, 3, 4 and 5 (Grade 3)
- Times tables 6, 7, 8 and 9 (Grade 3)
- Times tables 10, 11 and 12 (Grade 3)
- Multiplying by 10 and 100 (Grade 3)
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FAQ
Missing factors: questions
What grade is missing factors?
It is usually taught in Grade 3 (Year 4 in England, Class 3 in India, ages 8–9), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a missing factors question look like?
For example: "7 × … = 70" The answer is 10. Missing-factor questions are division questions in disguise: 6 × ___ = 42 means 42 ÷ 6.
What should I learn before and after missing factors?
Before it, try times tables 10, 11 and 12 (Grade 3). After it, move on to multiplying by 10 and 100 (Grade 3).
How can I get better at missing factors?
Missing-factor questions are division questions in disguise: 6 × ___ = 42 means 42 ÷ 6. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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