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Multiplying a 2-digit number by
6 1/4
Select a 2-digit number.
Divide by 4.
Divide the resulting quotient by 4.
Move the decimal point two places to the right.
Example:
The 2-digit number chosen to multiply by 6 1/4 is 56.
Divide by 4: 56/4 = 14
Divide by 4 again: 14/4 = 3.5
Move the decimal point two places to the right: 350
So 56 x 6 1/4 = 350.
See the pattern?
The 2-digit number chosen to multiply by 6 1/4 is 82.
Divide by 4: 82/4 = 20.5
Divide by 4 again: 20.5/4 = 5.125
Move the decimal point two places to the right: 512.5