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   Multiplying a 2-digit number by 6 1/4

  1. Select a 2-digit number.
  2. Divide by 4.
  3. Divide the resulting quotient by 4.
  4. Move the decimal point two places to the right.

   Example:

  1. The 2-digit number chosen to multiply by 6 1/4 is 56.
  2. Divide by 4: 56/4 = 14
  3. Divide by 4 again: 14/4 = 3.5
  4. Move the decimal point two places to the right: 350
  5. So 56 x 6 1/4 = 350.

   See the pattern?

  1. The 2-digit number chosen to multiply by 6 1/4 is 82.
  2. Divide by 4: 82/4 = 20.5
  3. Divide by 4 again: 20.5/4 = 5.125
  4. Move the decimal point two places to the right: 512.5
  5. So 82 x 6 1/4 = 512.5.


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