Table of 99 - Multiplication Table of 99

Tips and Tricks to Memorise the Table of 99

• Using the skip counting method is the best way to memorise the table of 99. Skip counting is the method of counting the numbers by adding the same number every time to the previous number. For example, in skip counting of 99, we get 99, 198, 297, and so on by adding 99 each time to the previous resultant value (99, 99 + 99 = 198, 198 + 99 = 297, and so on).

• The second way to memorise the table of 99 is to read the table loudly. You should read the table at least for 5 minutes twice a day until you can tell the numbers without looking at the table.

• The third way to memorise the table of 99 easily is to understand the pattern the table follows. 

If you observe the table chart of 99 from 1 to 10 given above, you will notice that the units digits of the multiples of 99 are decreasing from 9 to 0. The tens digits of the multiples of the 99 times table remain the same, i.e., 9. The hundreds digits of the multiples of the 99 times table are increasing from 1 to 9.

Learning the table of 99 with these tips and tricks helps you to keep the multiples of the table of 99 at your fingertips.

Solved Examples Based on 99 Times Tables

Here, we will be solving a few questions based on the multiplication table of 99. These solved questions are provided in the form of word problems, multiple-choice, or numerical to help you be more clear with the concept.

Word Problems Based on the Table of 99

1. A box of candies contains 99 candies. Find the total number of candies in 3 boxes?

Solutions:

Total number of candies in one box = 99

To find the total number of candies in 3 boxes, we will multiply 99 by 3, i.e., 99 × 3 = 297.

Hence, the total number of candies packed in 3 boxes is 297.

2. I bought 2 packs of pens. Each pack contains 99 pens. Find the total number of pens I have with me presently.

Solutions:

Number of pens packet I bought = 2

Number of pens in one packet = 99

To find the number of pens in two packets, we will multiply 99 by 2, i.e., 99 × 2 = 198.

Therefore, the total number of pens available in 2 packets is 198.

Practice Questions: Do It by Yourself

1. Calculate the value of 99 times 5 minus 17 plus 10.

Ans: 488  

2. Tony is reading 5 pages in a day. How many pages will he be able to read in 99 days?

Ans: 495

MCQs on Table of 99 with Practice Questions

1. What is the value of 99 times 18?

1. 1782

2. 1783

3. 1784

4. 1785

Ans: a

Solution: ( 99 18 = 1782)

Practice Questions

1. Mona runs 9 miles in a day. How many miles will she run in 99 days?

1. 789

2. 790

3. 791

4. 891

Ans: d

How to Read the Table of 99?

To memorise the table of 99 in a short time, children are suggested to read the table loudly and repeatedly minimum 5 minutes in the following way:

• Ninety-nine times one is equal to ninety-nine

• Ninety-nine times two is equal to one hundred and ninety-eight

• Ninety-nine times three is equal to two hundred and ninety-seven

• Ninety-nine times four is equal to three hundred and ninety-six

• Ninety-nine times five is equal to four hundred and ninety-five

• Ninety-nine times six is equal to five hundred and ninety-four

• Ninety-nine times seven is equal to six hundred and ninety-three

• Ninety-nine times eight is equal to seven hundred and ninety-two

• Ninety-nine times nine is equal to eight hundred and ninety-one

• Ninety-nine times ten is equal to nine hundred and ninety

Table Chart of 99 from 11 to 20

To help children to solve long and complex multiplication tables based on a table of 99, we have also provided a table chart of 99 from 11 to 20. Look at the image below to learn the table of 99 till 20, and the same can also be downloaded in the pdf format.

Conclusion

Memorising the table of 99 helps the children to solve many mathematical calculations easily which boosts their confidence to attempt academic and other competitive Mathematics exams. Once a child starts learning table 99 or any other, it enhances their interest in Mathematics which stimulates them to become a young mathematician or scientist.