Mastering Multiplication Techniques for Large Numbers

What is the product of nine times seven?

• 56

• 63

• 72

• 81

In the traditional algorithm, what is the first step when multiplying 14 by 11?

• Multiply the digits in the top number by the leftmost digit in the bottom number

• Multiply the digits in the top number by the rightmost digit in the bottom number

• Subtract the digits in the bottom number

• Add the digits in the top number

When using the traditional algorithm, what do you do after multiplying the digits in the top number by the rightmost digit in the bottom number?

• Subtract the results

• Divide the results

• Multiply the digits in the top number by the next digit to the left in the bottom number

• Add the results directly

What is the distributive property used for in multiplication?

• To split numbers into sums that are easier to multiply

• To divide numbers more easily

• To subtract numbers more easily

• To add numbers more easily

How can you split the number 11 using the distributive property to simplify multiplication?

• Into 5 and 6

• Into 10 and 1

• Into 7 and 4

• Into 8 and 3

What is the result of multiplying 14 by 10 using the distributive property?

• 160

• 150

• 140

• 170

When multiplying 425 by 12 using the traditional algorithm, what is the result of multiplying 5 by 2?

• 14

• 12

• 10

• 8

Using the distributive property, what is the result of multiplying 425 by 10?

• 4400

• 4300

• 4250

• 4350

What is the sum of 4250 and 850 when using the distributive property to multiply 425 by 12?

• 5000

• 5100

• 5050

• 5150

What is a key benefit of using the distributive property over the traditional algorithm?

• It is less flexible

• It is more error-prone

• It involves fewer small computations

• It requires more steps