We'll explore how this shortcut works for both two-digit numbers multiplied by themselves, and even for multiplying two different numbers ending in 5.

You will need to calculate using a column method, which is another name for long multiplication. This will allow you to multiply up to 4-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers.

For super easy multiplication tricks, Check out these 5 super-easy multiplication hacks and start amazing your friends and teachers with your speed and skills.

In this KS2 Maths article you’ll learn techniques to help you multiply 3 single-digit numbers together. We also have a KS2 Maths quiz and lots of examples.