Color by the Code - Tricky Multiplication Facts worksheet for 4th grade.
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To solve this "Color by the Code" worksheet, we need to calculate the multiplication problem in each section of the fox picture. Then, we match the answer (the product) to the color code on the right side of the page.
Here is the step-by-step breakdown:
1. 6 x 4
- Calculation: 6 times 4 equals 24.
- Code Match: Product = 24 is Light Blue.
2. 12 x 2
- Calculation: 12 times 2 equals 24.
- Code Match: Product = 24 is Light Blue.
3. 6 x 4 (top middle)
- Calculation: 6 times 4 equals 24.
- Code Match: Product = 24 is Light Blue.
4. 8 x 3
- Calculation: 8 times 3 equals 24.
- Code Match: Product = 24 is Light Blue.
5. 6 x 5 (top right)
- Calculation: 6 times 5 equals 30.
- Code Match: Product = 30 is Orange.
6. 2 x 12
- Calculation: 2 times 12 equals 24.
- Code Match: Product = 24 is Light Blue.
7. 5 x 6 (inside left ear)
- Calculation: 5 times 6 equals 30.
- Code Match: Product = 30 is Orange.
8. 3 x 8
- Calculation: 3 times 8 equals 24.
- Code Match: Product = 24 is Light Blue.
9. 2 x 15 (inside right ear)
- Calculation: 2 times 15 equals 30.
- Code Match: Product = 30 is Orange.
10. 5 x 8 (center face)
- Calculation: 5 times 8 equals 40.
- Code Match: Product = 40 is Dark Brown.
11. 6 x 4 (right side, below 6x5)
- Calculation: 6 times 4 equals 24.
- Code Match: Product = 24 is Light Blue.
12. 15 x 2
- Calculation: 15 times 2 equals 30.
- Code Match: Product = 30 is Orange.
13. 4 x 4 (far left edge)
- Calculation: 4 times 4 equals 16.
- Code Match: Product = 16 is Green.
14. 6 x 2 (left eye area)
- Calculation: 6 times 2 equals 12.
- Code Match: Product = 12 is White.
15. 3 x 4 (right eye area)
- Calculation: 3 times 4 equals 12.
- Code Match: Product = 12 is White.
16. 12 x 4 (right side)
- Calculation: 12 times 4 equals 48.
- Code Match: Product = 48 is Dark Blue.
17. 6 x 8 (left side body)
- Calculation: 6 times 8 equals 48.
- Code Match: Product = 48 is Dark Blue.
18. 9 x 7 (tail area)
- Calculation: 9 times 7 equals 63.
- Code Match: Product = 63 is Gray.
19. 8 x 2 (below 9x7)
- Calculation: 8 times 2 equals 16.
- Code Match: Product = 16 is Green.
20. 2 x 8 (bottom left)
- Calculation: 2 times 8 equals 16.
- Code Match: Product = 16 is Green.
21. 4 x 10 (bottom right body)
- Calculation: 4 times 10 equals 40.
- Code Match: Product = 40 is Dark Brown.
22. 8 x 2 (bottom left corner)
- Calculation: 8 times 2 equals 16.
- Code Match: Product = 16 is Green.
23. 1 x 16 (bottom left leg)
- Calculation: 1 times 16 equals 16.
- Code Match: Product = 16 is Green.
24. 9 x 4 (bottom left paw)
- Calculation: 9 times 4 equals 36.
- Code Match: Product = 36 is Light Brown or Tan.
25. 3 x 12 (bottom left leg)
- Calculation: 3 times 12 equals 36.
- Code Match: Product = 36 is Light Brown or Tan.
26. 4 x 3 (bottom center leg)
- Calculation: 4 times 3 equals 12.
- Code Match: Product = 12 is White.
27. 6 x 6 (bottom center leg)
- Calculation: 6 times 6 equals 36.
- Code Match: Product = 36 is Light Brown or Tan.
28. 12 x 3 (bottom right leg)
- Calculation: 12 times 3 equals 36.
- Code Match: Product = 36 is Light Brown or Tan.
29. 8 x 8 (bottom right paw)
- Calculation: 8 times 8 equals 64.
- *Wait, let me re-check the image.* Ah, looking closely at the bottom right paw, it says "8 x 8 =".
- Let me re-read the code. The codes are: 24, 48, 30, 16, 36, 40, 63, 12.
- 8 x 8 is 64. That is not in the code. Let me look closer at the image.
- Ah, the text is upside down. It says "8 x 8 =". Wait, no. Let me look at the very bottom right paw again.
- It says "8 x 8 =". Is that correct? Let me check the other numbers around it.
- Maybe it's "8 x 4"? No, looks like an 8.
- Let me check the code again. Product = 64 is not listed.
- Let me re-examine the image. The text is "8 x 8 =".
- Perhaps I misread the code? No, the codes are clear.
- Let me look at the very bottom right corner. It says "4 x 4 =". That is 16. Green.
- Okay, let's look at the paw above "4 x 4". It says "8 x 8 =". This must be a typo in the worksheet or I am misreading it.
- Let me try to read it as "8 x 4". 8 x 4 = 32. Not in code.
- Let me try to read it as "8 x 6". 8 x 6 = 48. Dark Blue. That would fit.
- Let me try to read it as "8 x 2". 8 x 2 = 16. Green. That would fit.
- Actually, looking very closely at the crop, it says "8 x 8 =". But since 64 isn't a code, and this is a 4th grade worksheet, it's likely a mistake. However, let's look at the other paw. The one to its left says "12 x 3 = 36". The one above says "6 x 6 = 36".
- Let's assume it's meant to be a number that fits the code. If it's "8 x 4" it's 32 (no). If it's "8 x 6" it's 48 (Dark Blue). If it's "8 x 2" it's 16 (Green).
- Wait, let me look at the very bottom right again. The text is "4 x 4 =". That's 16. Green.
- The text above that is "8 x 8 =". This is very strange.
- Let me look at the code again. Product = 64 is not there.
- Let me re-read the entire image. Maybe it's "8 x 4"? No, definitely looks like an 8.
- Perhaps it's "8 x 0"? 0. No.
- Let's skip this one for a moment and do the last one.
30. 4 x 4 (bottom right corner)
- Calculation: 4 times 4 equals 16.
- Code Match: Product = 16 is Green.
Re-evaluating the "8 x 8" problem:
Looking at the context, all other problems result in one of the coded numbers. 8 x 8 = 64 is not coded. It is highly likely a typo in the original worksheet. Common typos might be "8 x 4" (32, not coded), "8 x 6" (48, Dark Blue), or "8 x 2" (16, Green). Given the surrounding answers (36, 16), it's possible it was meant to be 16 or 36 or 48. Without a clear correction, we can't be 100% sure, but based on the visible text, it's 64, which has no color. However, for the sake of completing the task, if we assume it's a typo for "8 x 4" (which is 32, still no), or "8 x 6" (48, Dark Blue), or "8 x 2" (16, Green). Let's assume it's a typo and move on, noting the discrepancy.
Actually, let me look really closely at the original image again. The text in the bottom right paw is "8 x 8 =". But wait, is it possible it's "8 x 4"? The second digit is a bit blurry. If it's "8 x 4", the answer is 32, which is not in the code. If it's "8 x 6", the answer is 48, which is Dark Blue. If it's "8 x 2", the answer is 16, which is Green.
Let's look at the paw to the left of it: "12 x 3 = 36".
The paw above it: "6 x 6 = 36".
The paw to the right: "4 x 4 = 16".
It's possible the intended problem was "8 x 4" but the code is missing, or "8 x 6" and the code is there.
Given the constraints, I will provide the answers for all the problems that have a clear code match.
Let's summarize the coloring:
- Light Blue (24): 6x4, 12x2, 6x4, 8x3, 2x12, 3x8, 6x4
- Orange (30): 6x5, 5x6, 2x15, 15x2
- Dark Blue (48): 12x4, 6x8
- Green (16): 4x4, 8x2, 2x8, 8x2, 4x4
- White (12): 6x2, 3x4, 4x3
- Dark Brown (40): 5x8, 4x10
- Light Brown/Tan (36): 9x4, 3x12, 6x6, 12x3
- Gray (63): 9x7
The "8 x 8" problem is an anomaly. If forced to choose, I would guess it's a typo for "8 x 6" (48, Dark Blue) or "8 x 2" (16, Green), but strictly speaking, 64 is not in the code.
Final Answer:
To complete the coloring sheet, solve each multiplication problem and use the code on the right to find the correct color.
- Light Blue: Color all sections with the answer 24 (e.g., 6 x 4, 12 x 2, 8 x 3).
- Orange: Color all sections with the answer 30 (e.g., 6 x 5, 5 x 6, 15 x 2).
- Dark Blue: Color sections with the answer 48 (e.g., 12 x 4, 6 x 8).
- Green: Color sections with the answer 16 (e.g., 4 x 4, 8 x 2, 2 x 8).
- White: Color sections with the answer 12 (e.g., 6 x 2, 3 x 4, 4 x 3).
- Dark Brown: Color sections with the answer 40 (e.g., 5 x 8, 4 x 10).
- Light Brown or Tan: Color sections with the answer 36 (e.g., 9 x 4, 3 x 12, 6 x 6, 12 x 3).
- Gray: Color the section with the answer 63 (9 x 7).
Note: The problem "8 x 8" in the bottom right paw equals 64, which is not listed in the color code. This is likely a mistake in the worksheet.
Here is the step-by-step breakdown:
1. 6 x 4
- Calculation: 6 times 4 equals 24.
- Code Match: Product = 24 is Light Blue.
2. 12 x 2
- Calculation: 12 times 2 equals 24.
- Code Match: Product = 24 is Light Blue.
3. 6 x 4 (top middle)
- Calculation: 6 times 4 equals 24.
- Code Match: Product = 24 is Light Blue.
4. 8 x 3
- Calculation: 8 times 3 equals 24.
- Code Match: Product = 24 is Light Blue.
5. 6 x 5 (top right)
- Calculation: 6 times 5 equals 30.
- Code Match: Product = 30 is Orange.
6. 2 x 12
- Calculation: 2 times 12 equals 24.
- Code Match: Product = 24 is Light Blue.
7. 5 x 6 (inside left ear)
- Calculation: 5 times 6 equals 30.
- Code Match: Product = 30 is Orange.
8. 3 x 8
- Calculation: 3 times 8 equals 24.
- Code Match: Product = 24 is Light Blue.
9. 2 x 15 (inside right ear)
- Calculation: 2 times 15 equals 30.
- Code Match: Product = 30 is Orange.
10. 5 x 8 (center face)
- Calculation: 5 times 8 equals 40.
- Code Match: Product = 40 is Dark Brown.
11. 6 x 4 (right side, below 6x5)
- Calculation: 6 times 4 equals 24.
- Code Match: Product = 24 is Light Blue.
12. 15 x 2
- Calculation: 15 times 2 equals 30.
- Code Match: Product = 30 is Orange.
13. 4 x 4 (far left edge)
- Calculation: 4 times 4 equals 16.
- Code Match: Product = 16 is Green.
14. 6 x 2 (left eye area)
- Calculation: 6 times 2 equals 12.
- Code Match: Product = 12 is White.
15. 3 x 4 (right eye area)
- Calculation: 3 times 4 equals 12.
- Code Match: Product = 12 is White.
16. 12 x 4 (right side)
- Calculation: 12 times 4 equals 48.
- Code Match: Product = 48 is Dark Blue.
17. 6 x 8 (left side body)
- Calculation: 6 times 8 equals 48.
- Code Match: Product = 48 is Dark Blue.
18. 9 x 7 (tail area)
- Calculation: 9 times 7 equals 63.
- Code Match: Product = 63 is Gray.
19. 8 x 2 (below 9x7)
- Calculation: 8 times 2 equals 16.
- Code Match: Product = 16 is Green.
20. 2 x 8 (bottom left)
- Calculation: 2 times 8 equals 16.
- Code Match: Product = 16 is Green.
21. 4 x 10 (bottom right body)
- Calculation: 4 times 10 equals 40.
- Code Match: Product = 40 is Dark Brown.
22. 8 x 2 (bottom left corner)
- Calculation: 8 times 2 equals 16.
- Code Match: Product = 16 is Green.
23. 1 x 16 (bottom left leg)
- Calculation: 1 times 16 equals 16.
- Code Match: Product = 16 is Green.
24. 9 x 4 (bottom left paw)
- Calculation: 9 times 4 equals 36.
- Code Match: Product = 36 is Light Brown or Tan.
25. 3 x 12 (bottom left leg)
- Calculation: 3 times 12 equals 36.
- Code Match: Product = 36 is Light Brown or Tan.
26. 4 x 3 (bottom center leg)
- Calculation: 4 times 3 equals 12.
- Code Match: Product = 12 is White.
27. 6 x 6 (bottom center leg)
- Calculation: 6 times 6 equals 36.
- Code Match: Product = 36 is Light Brown or Tan.
28. 12 x 3 (bottom right leg)
- Calculation: 12 times 3 equals 36.
- Code Match: Product = 36 is Light Brown or Tan.
29. 8 x 8 (bottom right paw)
- Calculation: 8 times 8 equals 64.
- *Wait, let me re-check the image.* Ah, looking closely at the bottom right paw, it says "8 x 8 =".
- Let me re-read the code. The codes are: 24, 48, 30, 16, 36, 40, 63, 12.
- 8 x 8 is 64. That is not in the code. Let me look closer at the image.
- Ah, the text is upside down. It says "8 x 8 =". Wait, no. Let me look at the very bottom right paw again.
- It says "8 x 8 =". Is that correct? Let me check the other numbers around it.
- Maybe it's "8 x 4"? No, looks like an 8.
- Let me check the code again. Product = 64 is not listed.
- Let me re-examine the image. The text is "8 x 8 =".
- Perhaps I misread the code? No, the codes are clear.
- Let me look at the very bottom right corner. It says "4 x 4 =". That is 16. Green.
- Okay, let's look at the paw above "4 x 4". It says "8 x 8 =". This must be a typo in the worksheet or I am misreading it.
- Let me try to read it as "8 x 4". 8 x 4 = 32. Not in code.
- Let me try to read it as "8 x 6". 8 x 6 = 48. Dark Blue. That would fit.
- Let me try to read it as "8 x 2". 8 x 2 = 16. Green. That would fit.
- Actually, looking very closely at the crop, it says "8 x 8 =". But since 64 isn't a code, and this is a 4th grade worksheet, it's likely a mistake. However, let's look at the other paw. The one to its left says "12 x 3 = 36". The one above says "6 x 6 = 36".
- Let's assume it's meant to be a number that fits the code. If it's "8 x 4" it's 32 (no). If it's "8 x 6" it's 48 (Dark Blue). If it's "8 x 2" it's 16 (Green).
- Wait, let me look at the very bottom right again. The text is "4 x 4 =". That's 16. Green.
- The text above that is "8 x 8 =". This is very strange.
- Let me look at the code again. Product = 64 is not there.
- Let me re-read the entire image. Maybe it's "8 x 4"? No, definitely looks like an 8.
- Perhaps it's "8 x 0"? 0. No.
- Let's skip this one for a moment and do the last one.
30. 4 x 4 (bottom right corner)
- Calculation: 4 times 4 equals 16.
- Code Match: Product = 16 is Green.
Re-evaluating the "8 x 8" problem:
Looking at the context, all other problems result in one of the coded numbers. 8 x 8 = 64 is not coded. It is highly likely a typo in the original worksheet. Common typos might be "8 x 4" (32, not coded), "8 x 6" (48, Dark Blue), or "8 x 2" (16, Green). Given the surrounding answers (36, 16), it's possible it was meant to be 16 or 36 or 48. Without a clear correction, we can't be 100% sure, but based on the visible text, it's 64, which has no color. However, for the sake of completing the task, if we assume it's a typo for "8 x 4" (which is 32, still no), or "8 x 6" (48, Dark Blue), or "8 x 2" (16, Green). Let's assume it's a typo and move on, noting the discrepancy.
Actually, let me look really closely at the original image again. The text in the bottom right paw is "8 x 8 =". But wait, is it possible it's "8 x 4"? The second digit is a bit blurry. If it's "8 x 4", the answer is 32, which is not in the code. If it's "8 x 6", the answer is 48, which is Dark Blue. If it's "8 x 2", the answer is 16, which is Green.
Let's look at the paw to the left of it: "12 x 3 = 36".
The paw above it: "6 x 6 = 36".
The paw to the right: "4 x 4 = 16".
It's possible the intended problem was "8 x 4" but the code is missing, or "8 x 6" and the code is there.
Given the constraints, I will provide the answers for all the problems that have a clear code match.
Let's summarize the coloring:
- Light Blue (24): 6x4, 12x2, 6x4, 8x3, 2x12, 3x8, 6x4
- Orange (30): 6x5, 5x6, 2x15, 15x2
- Dark Blue (48): 12x4, 6x8
- Green (16): 4x4, 8x2, 2x8, 8x2, 4x4
- White (12): 6x2, 3x4, 4x3
- Dark Brown (40): 5x8, 4x10
- Light Brown/Tan (36): 9x4, 3x12, 6x6, 12x3
- Gray (63): 9x7
The "8 x 8" problem is an anomaly. If forced to choose, I would guess it's a typo for "8 x 6" (48, Dark Blue) or "8 x 2" (16, Green), but strictly speaking, 64 is not in the code.
Final Answer:
To complete the coloring sheet, solve each multiplication problem and use the code on the right to find the correct color.
- Light Blue: Color all sections with the answer 24 (e.g., 6 x 4, 12 x 2, 8 x 3).
- Orange: Color all sections with the answer 30 (e.g., 6 x 5, 5 x 6, 15 x 2).
- Dark Blue: Color sections with the answer 48 (e.g., 12 x 4, 6 x 8).
- Green: Color sections with the answer 16 (e.g., 4 x 4, 8 x 2, 2 x 8).
- White: Color sections with the answer 12 (e.g., 6 x 2, 3 x 4, 4 x 3).
- Dark Brown: Color sections with the answer 40 (e.g., 5 x 8, 4 x 10).
- Light Brown or Tan: Color sections with the answer 36 (e.g., 9 x 4, 3 x 12, 6 x 6, 12 x 3).
- Gray: Color the section with the answer 63 (9 x 7).
Note: The problem "8 x 8" in the bottom right paw equals 64, which is not listed in the color code. This is likely a mistake in the worksheet.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fun multiplication worksheets.