This worksheet is a
multiplication pyramid puzzle. The rule is:
> Each circle above two circles contains the
product (result of multiplication) of the two circles directly below it.
You start from the bottom row and work your way up, multiplying pairs of adjacent numbers to fill in the row above, until you reach the top.
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Let’s solve each pyramid one by one.
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🔹 Pyramid 1: Bottom row = `2`, `3`, `2`
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Middle row (left): `2 × 3 = 6`
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Middle row (right): `3 × 2 = 6`
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Top: `6 × 6 = 36`
✔ Answer:
```
36
6 6
2 3 2
```
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🔹 Pyramid 2: Bottom row = `4`, `3`, `1`
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Middle row (left): `4 × 3 = 12`
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Middle row (right): `3 × 1 = 3`
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Top: `12 × 3 = 36`
✔ Answer:
```
36
12 3
4 3 1
```
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🔹 Pyramid 3: Bottom row = `4`, `2`, `5`
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Middle row (left): `4 × 2 = 8`
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Middle row (right): `2 × 5 = 10`
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Top: `8 × 10 = 80`
✔ Answer:
```
80
8 10
4 2 5
```
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🔹 Pyramid 4: Bottom row = `2`, `2`, `3`
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Middle row (left): `2 × 2 = 4`
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Middle row (right): `2 × 3 = 6`
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Top: `4 × 6 = 24`
✔ Answer:
```
24
4 6
2 2 3
```
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🔹 Pyramid 5: Bottom row = `2`, `2`, `4`
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Middle row (left): `2 × 2 = 4`
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Middle row (right): `2 × 4 = 8`
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Top: `4 × 8 = 32`
✔ Answer:
```
32
4 8
2 2 4
```
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🔹 Pyramid 6: Bottom row = `3`, `2`, `1`
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Middle row (left): `3 × 2 = 6`
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Middle row (right): `2 × 1 = 2`
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Top: `6 × 2 = 12`
✔ Answer:
```
12
6 2
3 2 1
```
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✔ Final Answers for All Pyramids:
| Pyramid | Top Value |
|---------|-----------|
| 1 |
36 |
| 2 |
36 |
| 3 |
80 |
| 4 |
24 |
| 5 |
32 |
| 6 |
12 |
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## 📌 Summary of Steps:
1. Multiply the first two bottom numbers → place result in middle-left circle.
2. Multiply the last two bottom numbers → place result in middle-right circle.
3. Multiply the two middle numbers → place result in top circle.
This builds the pyramid from the bottom up using multiplication only!
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or more practice! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of multiplication puzzle worksheet 3rd grade.