Understanding Multiplication with Primes

Understanding Multiplication with Primes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video tutorial explains a mathematical trick where multiplying a three-digit number by the primes 71 and 13 results in a six-digit number that is the original three-digit number repeated twice. The video provides examples and a detailed explanation of why this trick works, breaking down the calculation process step-by-step.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result when a three-digit number is multiplied by the primes 71 and 13?

A six-digit number that is the original number reversed

A six-digit number that is the original number halved

A six-digit number that is the original number repeated twice

A six-digit number that is the original number squared

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does multiplying 711 by 13 result in 1,1?

Because it simplifies the multiplication process

Because it represents a mathematical trick

Because 1,1 is a placeholder for a larger number

Because 711 is a special number

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the number 1,1 rewritten in the explanation?

As 1000 + 1

As 100 + 1

As 10 + 1

As 1 + 1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of multiplying 375 by 1,000?

3,750

37,500

375

375,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final result when 375 is multiplied by 1,000 and then added to 375?

375,750

375,000

375,100

375,375