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Multiplying a 2-digit number by
1001
and
adding 21
Select a 2-digit number.
Write it twice.
Write one zero between the 2-digit numbers.
Add 21.
Example:
12 x 1001 = 12012
12012 + 21 = 12033
So 12 x 1001 + 21 = 12033
Multiplying a 3-digit number by
1001
and
adding 201
Select a 3-digit number.
Write it twice.
Add 201.
Example:
123 x 1001 = 123123
123123 + 201 = 123324
So 123 x 1001 + 201 = 123324
Create variations by changing the number to be added or by giving a number to
be subtracted. In either case, make the number an easy one to handle mentally