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Multiplying two digit number by 23

Multiplying a 2-digit number by 23
  1. Select a 2-digit number.
  2. Add two zeros to number.
  3. Divide by 4.
  4. From this subtract original number twice.

Example:

  1. First pick is 21.
  2. Add two zeros: 2100.
  3. Divide by 4: 2100/4 = 525.
  4. Subtract original number twice: 525 - 21 - 21 = 504 - 21 = 484 - 1 = 483.
  5. So 23 × 21 = 483.

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