Multiplication Trick and Techniques

This video tutorial introduces a quick trick for multiplying two-digit numbers. The instructor demonstrates the method with two examples, explaining each step in detail. The trick involves multiplying digits and adding results, making it faster than traditional methods. The video concludes with encouragement to practice the trick for efficiency.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Studying addition methods

• Exploring division techniques

• Understanding a multiplication trick

• Learning a new language

What is the first step in the multiplication trick?

• Divide the numbers

• Add the numbers together

• Multiply the top and bottom numbers

• Subtract the smaller number from the larger

In the second step, what operation is performed after cross-multiplying?

• Subtract the results

• Divide the results

• Add the results

• Multiply the results

What do you do with the carry in the final step?

• Ignore it

• Subtract it

• Add it to the product of the left numbers

• Multiply it by the left numbers

What is the result of multiplying 2 times 4 in the final step?

• 10

• 12

• 8

• 6

What is the purpose of practicing this multiplication trick?

• To confuse the learner

• To make calculations slower

• To improve speed in calculations

• To avoid using multiplication

How does the trick compare to traditional methods taught in grade school?

• It is slower

• It is more complicated

• It is faster

• It is less accurate

What is the result of 5 times 1 in the second example?

• 1

• 5

• 10

• 15

What is the sum of 5 and 40 in the second example?

• 45

• 40

• 35

• 50

What is the final result of the second example after adding the carry?

• 60

• 44

• 50

• 55