The Multiply a 1-digit number by 10, 100, and 1000 exercise appears under the 4th grade (U.S.) Math Mission. This exercise practices multiply 1-digit numbers by 10, 100, and 1000.
Types of Problems[]
There is one type of problem in this exercise:
- Multiply the numbers: This problem asks a multiplication problem with two numbers with a multiple of 10, 100, and 1000. The user is expected to find the product and put it in the appropriate space below.
Multiply the numbers
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.
- A calculator goes against the spirit of this problem but can be used to increase user's speed.
- Knowledge of place value will also help to do this exercise accurately and efficiently.
Real-life Applications[]
- 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.
- By learning multiplication and memorizing the times tables, users provide themselves with essential building blocks to do higher learning math, like division, fractions and even algebra.
- Multiplication is necessary for a career in the stock market.