Multiples of 100 Superpower

Lesson Plan - Get It!

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Some numbers have superpowers, too!

• Did you know multiples of 100 are special numbers, almost like superheroes?

They have a unique superpower that makes multiplying by them super easy!

You can learn it, too, and it will make multiplying by these numbers a breeze!

Jump in and discover the special superpowers of multiples of 100.

What Are Multiples of 100?

Multiples of 100 are numbers you say when you skip count by 100. They look like this.

100, 200, 300, 400, and so on.

Check out the video below to get your brain thinking about multiples of 100. Feel free to sing along if you’d like!

Awesome job counting by 100s!

Counting Stickers

Now, imagine you just bought a pack of really cool stickers. Each pack has 8 sheets, each containing 100 stickers.

You can use the multiples of 100 superpower to find out how many total stickers you bought quickly!

Take a look!

8 sheets of stickers x 100 stickers per sheet = ?

To solve, multiply the non-zero digits first, then add the zeroes to your answer.

The non-zero digits are 8 and 1.

So, multiply: 8 x 1 = 8.

Now, add the two zeros.

So, 8 x 100 = 800

What a fantastic number superpower!

Buy Some Bikes

Now, imagine you want to buy three bikes, each costing $200.

You can use the number superpower to solve this problem, too!

Start by multiplying 3 x 2 since those are the non-zero digits.

So, 3 x 2 = 6.

Then, add the two zeros to your answer.

This means: 3 x $200 = $600!

So, three bikes would cost you $600. Great job!

Great job!

How Many Treats?

Now, you are buying dog treats. Each box has 400 treats, and you 6 boxes.

• How many treats did you buy?

Use the number superpower to help you solve this.

Way to go, superhero! Head to the Got It? section for some more superpower practice.