Dividing a repeating 6-digit number by 37037,
multiplying
by 5
- Select a 6-digit number repeating number.
- Repeat these digits to make a 6-digit number.
- Multiply a single digit by 3, then by 5.
Example:
- If the 6-digit repeating number selected is 333333:
- Multiply 3 x 3: 9
- Multiply 9 x 5: 45
- So 333333 divided by 37037 and multiplied by 5 is 45.
See the pattern?
You can expand this exercise by using a different number in the final step.
Example: multiply by 4:
- If the 6-digit repeating number selected is 555555:
- Multiply 3 x 5: 15.
- Multiply 15 x 4: 60
- So 555555 divided by 37037 and multiplied by 4 is 60.
By changing the last step you can generate many extensions of this exercise. Be
inventive and create some impressive calculations.
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