Basic 6Mathematics18 min
Multi-Digit Multiplication Methods
Learners calculate exercise-book orders multiplied by class counts.
Multiply multi-digit numbers with organized partial products.
The headteacher orders exercise books for several classes, and learners need a method that keeps every place value clear.
Multi-Digit Multiplication Methods illustration
Learners calculate exercise-book orders multiplied by class counts.
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Calculate 234 x 16.
- Multiply 234 by 10 to get 2,340 and by 6 to get 1,404.
- Add the partial products: 2,340 + 1,404 = 3,744.