Table of 2 Complete Multiplication Guide

Easy Tips and Tricks for Memorising the Table of 2

• The most important thing to remember while memorising the table of 2 is to read it out loud. Reading out loud will help internalise the information captured.

• Another important point to remember while memorising the table is to learn to skip count. Skip counting basically means to add mentally by skipping a number.

For instance, you can start counting from 10 using 2 as a mark of the count, that is, 10+2, 10+4, 10+6, and so on.  

Solved Questions Based on Table of 2

The following are some questions based on the table of 2 that can come in the form of word problems, numericals, or multiple-choice questions.

Word Problems on Table of 2 with Practice Questions

1. Richard reads 2 pages every day. How many pages can Richard read in a week?

Solution:       

• Here, in one day, Richard reads 2 pages.

• That means, 1 (day) × 2 (pages) = 2 (pages)

• The number of days in a week is 7.
  So, in 7 days, Richard can read 7 (days) × 2 (pages) = 14 pages

• Therefore, Richard can read 14 pages in a week.

2. Solve the given puzzle using the multiplication table of 2.

A number is a part of the table of 2, which is greater than 10 and less than 20. If we add 6 twice, the number is _______.

Solution: From the table chart of 2, 6 times 2 is 12.

Since 12 is greater than 10 and less than 20, the required number is 12.

Practice Questions

1. If a basket contains 2 apples, how many apples will be there in 10 baskets?

Answer: 20.

2. Determine the 2 digit numbers that are present in the table of 2 which are less than 20.

Answer: 10, 12, 14, 16, 18.

MCQs Based on the Multiplication Table of 2 with Practice Questions

Question: What is 7 times 2?

a) 20

b) 31

c) 17

D) 14

Solution: (D)

7 times 2 is 2 x 7 = 14.

Practice Question

Question: Brolly drives 8 km every day to his office. What is the total distance covered from his home to his office in the next 2 days?

1. 37 km

2. 26 km

3. 16 km

4. 41 km

Answer: C

Table Chart of 2 from 11 to 20

To be able to master the multiplication table of 2, it is better to memorise the table from 11 till 20 as well. This will give an added advantage to students when solving problems that require a higher multiple of the number 2. You can refer to and download the image below to easily memorise the multiples of 2 from 11 to 20. 

Multiplication table of 2 from 11 to 20

For Parents/Teachers: How to Read the Table to Your Kid?

There’s a simple way for kids to speak out the contents of the multiplication table of 2. The more they hear themselves speaking, the better they will be able to retain the information, and the easier it will be for them to memorise the table by heart. Here is an easy way to get things started. Follow the manner of articulating the table out loud to your kids as mentioned in the following chart. 

Conclusion

The multiplication table of 2 is one of the easiest yet a very crucial table that students need to memorise in order to solve most of the problems in their exams. Multiplying a number by 2 is easy since it only takes adding 2 to the previous result to reach the required consecutive answer. However, memorising the multiplication table of 2 will ensure that students are able to use the results quickly, without wasting time in calculating each result.