Table of 40

We know that multiplication only adds the number of iterations, so if you add 40 repeatedly, you can write a table of 40. Example: 3 x 40 can be calculated by adding 40 three times, such as 40 + 40 + 40 = 120, or multiplying 3 by 40 to get 3 x 40 = 120.

Table for multiplication

Table of 40 is given below:

Tips to memorize table of 40

• The most common way to memorize the table is to read it out loud as much as possible. Once you get used to the rhythm of the chart, the 40-multiplication table will be firmly fixed in your mind.

• Another popular way to remember the 40’s chart is by following its pattern. We know that 40 = 4 x 10. So if you multiply the 4 tables by 10, you easily get 40 tables.

• In simple terms, adding a zero (0) to the last digit of the table of 4 gives us the multiplication table of 40.  40 = 4 × 10, so any number that is divisible by 4 and 10 is also divisible by 40.

Solved examples

Q1. There are two rows in the garden. In each row the gardener must plant his 40 seeds. How many seeds does he need to plant in his garden?

Solution: Number of rows in the garden = 2

Number of seeds growing in each row = 40

Total number of seeds growing in garden = number of rows in garden × in each garden Total number of seeds to grow in the garden given number of seeds to grow   = 2 × 40 = 80

So, the gardener needs to grow 80 seeds in the garden.

Q2. 2800 boxes are loaded onto the luggage car. The retailer wants to divide these boxes evenly among 40 small vans. How many boxes can each pickup truck carry?

Solution: boxes loaded into a large van = 2800

Number of pickup trucks = 40

To distribute 2800 boxes to 40 pickup trucks, you need to divide 2800 by 40.

so the number of boxes in each bang =2800/40= 70

Therefore, the distributor needs to load 70 boxes on each pickup truck.

Q3. 8 times 40 is

a. 600

b. 210

c. 320

d. 480

Solution: 8 times 40 = 8 * 40 = 320, hence option c