Multiplying a 2-digit number by 125
Follow the following Steps:
- Select a 2-digit number.
- Divide the number by 8.
- Move the decimal point 3 places to the right (add three zeros).
- The 2-digit number chosen to multiply by 125 is 34.
- Divide by 8: 34/8 = 4.25
- Move the decimal point 3 places to the right: 4250
- So 125 × 34 = 4,250.
- The 2-digit number chosen to multiply by 125 is 78.
- Divide by 8: 78/8 = 9.75
- Move the decimal point 3 places to the right: 9750
- So 125 × 78 = 9,750.