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The 12 times table trick
Multiply by 10, then add 2 more groups of the number.
- Multiply by 10: 12 × 7 starts with 70.
- Add 2 more 7s: 70 + 14 = 84.
Examples
- 12 × 7: 70 + 14 = 84
- 12 × 12: 120 + 24 = 144
Why it works
12 groups is 10 groups plus 2 groups.
Try it: 10 questions
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The 12 times table
- 12 × 1 = 12
- 12 × 2 = 24
- 12 × 3 = 36
- 12 × 4 = 48
- 12 × 5 = 60
- 12 × 6 = 72
- 12 × 7 = 84
- 12 × 8 = 96
- 12 × 9 = 108
- 12 × 10 = 120
- 12 × 11 = 132
- 12 × 12 = 144
Printable sheet (PDF) The trick, the full table and 20 practice problems with answers, on one page.
Common questions
Why do we learn the 12 times table?
Twelve shows up in dozens, inches in a foot and hours on a clock, so 12s come up in everyday math.
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