Another Easy Way to Multiply.
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To multiply two figures by two figures, proceed as follows: Multiply units by units for the first figure.
Carry and multiply tens by units and units by tens, (adding) for the second figure. Carry and multiply tens by tens for the remaining figure or figures. In this example proceed as follows:
2 × 4 = 8 = 1st figure.
(4 × 8) + (5 × 2) = 42. Therefore 2 = 2d figure.
(5 × 8) + 4 carried = 44 = 3d and 4th figures.
By a little practice any one may become as familiar with this rule and as ready in its application as with the ordinary method.
To multiply any number by 2 1/2, add one cipher, and divide by 4.
To multiply any number by 3 1/3, add one cipher, and divide by 3.
To multiply by 33 1/3, add two ciphers, and divide by 3.
To multiply any number by 1 3/7, add one cipher, and divide by 7.
To multiply by 16 2/3, add two ciphers, and divide by 6.
To multiply by 14 2/7, add two ciphers, and divide by 7.
To multiply by 875, add three ciphers, and divide by 8.
To divide by 25, multiply by 4, and cut off two figures.
To divide by 125, multiply by 8, and cut off three figures.
To multiply by 12 1/2, add two ciphers, and divide by 8.
To find the value of any number of articles at 75 cents each, deduct one-quarter of the number from itself and call the remainder dollars.