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A simple multiplication trick for two digit numbers

Olivia shares a simple multiplication trick that makes two digit multiplication easier when the numbers end in 1.
19 is only 1 away from 20, so you prefer to start by multiplying 20 times 5, which equals 100. Then we need to take away a squadron of 5, because there are actually only 19 squadrons, not 20. 100 take ...
Math can be terrifying for many people. This list will hopefully improve your general knowledge of mathematical tricks and your speed when you need to do math in your head. 1. The 11 times trick We ...