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   Multiplying a 2-digit number by 1 1/9

  1. Select a 2-digit number.
  2. Add a zero to the number.
  3. Divide the result by 9.

   Example:

  1. The 2-digit number chosen to multiply by 1 1/9 is 32.
  2. Add zero: 320
  3. Divide by 9: 320/9 = 35 5/9
  4. So 32 x 1 1/9 = 35 5/9.

   See the pattern?

  1. If the 2-digit number chosen to multiply by 1 1/9 is 74:
  2. Add zero: 740
  3. Divide by 9: 740/9 = 82 2/9
  4. So 74 x 1 1/9 = 82 2/9.
Those using calculators may have difficulty entering 1 1/9, and their answers will be repeating decimals. Your answer will be exact.


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