Multiplying a 2-digit number by
33
- Select a 2-digit number.
- Multiply it by 3.
- Add the digits from right to left
(see examples, below).
Example:
- The 2-digit number chosen to multiply by 33 is 38.
- Multiply by 3: 3 x 38 = 90 + 24 = 114
- The last digit is 4: _ _ _ 4.
- Add right to left. 4 + 1 = 5: _ _ 5 _
1 + 1 = 2: _ 2 _ _
First digit is 1: 1 _ _ _
- So 33 x 38 = 1254.
See the pattern?
- If the number to be multiplied by 33 is 82:
- Multiply by 3: 3 x 82 = 246
- The last digit is 6: _ _ _ 6.
- Add right to left. 6 + 4 = 10: _ _ 0 _
4 + 2 + 1 (carry) = 7: _ 7 _ _
First digit is 2: 2 _ _ _
- So 33 x 82 = 2706.
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