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Multiplying two digit number by 18

Multiplying a 2-digit number by 18
  1. Select a 2-digit number.
  2. Multiply it by 2.
  3. Add one zero.
  4. Subtract the number obtained by multiplying by 2 from the last number.

Example:

  1. The 2-digit number chosen to multiply by 18 is 28.
  2. 28 × 2 = 56 (multiply by 2).
  3. Add one zero: 560.
  4. Subtract: 560 - 56 = 504.
  5. So 18 × 28 = 504.

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