Multiplication Trick

Certainly! Here are a few multiplication tricks that can make math calculations easier and faster:

  1. Multiplying by 10, 100, 1000, etc.:
    • When you multiply a number by 10, just add a zero to the end of the number.
    • When you multiply a number by 100, add two zeros to the end.
    • Similarly, for 1000, add three zeros, and so on.

    Example:

    • 25 * 10 = 250
    • 38 * 100 = 3800
  2. Multiplying by 9:
    • To multiply a number by 9, you can use your fingers. Hold out your hands and count from left to right the number you’re multiplying by 9. The finger that you put down corresponds to the tens digit, and the fingers left up correspond to the ones digit.

    Example:

    • 9 * 7 = 63 (put down the 6th finger and there are 3 fingers to its left and 6 fingers to its right)
  3. Multiplying by 11:
    • To multiply a number by 11 up to 9, simply write the number twice.

    Example:

    • 11 * 4 = 44
    • 11 * 9 = 99
  4. Using Doubling and Halving:
    • To multiply a number by 4, double the number and then double the result.
    • To multiply a number by 6, multiply it by 3 and then double the result.

    Example:

    • 7 * 4 = (7 * 2) * 2 = 14 * 2 = 28
    • 5 * 6 = (5 * 3) * 2 = 15 * 2 = 30
  5. Using Commutative Property:
    • The order of multiplication doesn’t matter. So, 6 * 7 is the same as 7 * 6.
  6. Squaring Numbers Ending in 5:
    • To square a number ending in 5, take the first digit, multiply it by itself plus 1, and then add 25 at the end.

    Example:

    • 25 * 25 = (2 * (2 + 1)) * 100 + 25 = 625

Remember, these tricks are designed to make calculations faster and more convenient, but understanding the underlying principles of multiplication is still important for a strong foundation in math.

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