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   Multiplying a 2-digit number by 1001
              and adding 21

  1. Select a 2-digit number.
  2. Write it twice.
  3. Write one zero between the 2-digit numbers.
  4. Add 21.

    Example:

    1. 12 x 1001 = 12012
      12012 + 21 = 12033
    2. So 12 x 1001 + 21 = 12033

   Multiplying a 3-digit number by 1001
              and adding 201

  1. Select a 3-digit number.
  2. Write it twice.
  3. Add 201.

    Example:

    1. 123 x 1001 = 123123
    2. 123123 + 201 = 123324
    3. 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


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