Multiplying Numbers Using the Area Method

The video tutorial explains the area method for multiplying numbers, using examples to demonstrate the process. It starts with a simple multiplication of two 2-digit numbers, 34 * 21, by partitioning each number and arranging them in a box format to simplify the multiplication. The process is repeated with another example, 42 * 38, to reinforce the method. Finally, the tutorial tackles a more complex multiplication of a 3-digit number by a 2-digit number, 268 * 37, showing how the area method can be adapted for larger numbers. Each step involves partitioning the numbers, multiplying the parts, and then adding the results to find the final answer.

What is the first step in using the area method to multiply two numbers?

• Add the numbers together

• Multiply the numbers directly

• Draw a box and partition the numbers

• Subtract the smaller number from the larger one

When multiplying 34 by 21 using the area method, what is the result of 20 * 30?

• 600

• 60

• 300

• 30

In the multiplication of 42 * 38, what is the result of multiplying 30 by 40?

• 320

• 1200

• 60

• 120

What is the sum of the products inside the box when multiplying 42 by 38?

• 9916

• 714

• 6000

• 1596

How do you partition the number 268 for multiplication using the area method?

• 200 and 68

• 268 and 0

• 26 and 8

• 260 and 8

What is the result of multiplying 30 by 200 in the example of 268 * 37?

• 240

• 1800

• 1400

• 6000

What is the final answer when multiplying 268 by 37 using the area method?

• 9916

• 714

• 1596

• 6000