Counting in Multiples of 6

Starting at 0 we can count up in 6s like this:

0    6    12    18    24    30    36    42    48    54    60    66    72 ...

We add 6 to the previous number to get the next.

These are the multiples of 6.

Example

When we count up in 6s, what comes after 48?

Answer

Start with a multiple of 6 that you know.

36    42    48    54

Example

When we count up in 6s, what comes before 60?

Answer

List the multiples of 6 near 60.

48    54    60    66    72