Multiply a 1-digit number by a multiple of 10, 100, and 1000

The  exercise appears under the 4th grade (U.S.) Math Mission. This exercise practices multiplication with multiples of 10, 100, and 1000.

Types of Problems
There is one type of problem in this exercise:


 * 1) Multiply the numbers: This problem asks a multiplication problem with two numbers with a multiple of 10, 100, and 1000. The student is expected to find the product and put it in the appropriate space below.Multiply a 1-digit number by a multiple of 10, 100, and 1000.PNG

Strategies
This exercise is easy to get accuracy badges as long as user is familiar with the multiplication algorithm. Speed badges are medium without a calculator until they develop more efficient methods for multiplication because the standard algorithm can be lengthy in these examples.
 * 1) A calculator goes against the spirit of this problem but can be used to increase user's speed.
 * 2) Knowledge of place value will also help to do this exercise accurately and efficiently.

Real-life Applications

 * 1) Multiplication is needed and used by mechanics for repairing cars by multiplying when they overhaul the engine, measure the pistons or just to put in a new gearbox or engine.