Multiple

Definition

A number obtained by multiplying a given whole number by an integer.

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Specification N4 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

A multiple is produced by multiplying a number by an integer.
Revise: Primes, Factors, and Multiples

Specification N4 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

1
Check that an HCF divides each original number and that an LCM is a multiple of each original number.
2
Do not confuse factors with multiples: factors divide a number exactly, whereas multiples are produced by multiplying the number by whole numbers.
3
Write complete, ordered lists when using the listing method so that you do not miss the highest common factor or the first common multiple.

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A multiple is produced by multiplying a number by an integer.

Specification 1.02a, 1.02c · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Foundation), Paper 4 (Higher), Paper 5 (Higher), Paper 6 (Higher)

A number obtained by multiplying a given number by a whole number.
A multiple of a number is found by multiplying it by a whole number.
Revise: Number Properties
A number obtained by multiplying a given whole number by a whole number.
Revise: HCF and LCM