Make an estimate for each problem. Then solve. Use U.S. traditional multiplication. Use your estimate to check whether your answer makes sense. SHOW YOUR WORK.
Question 1
1.
871 * 6 = ?
Estimate:____________________
Question 2
2.
871 * 6 = ?
Answer using traditional multiplication:____________________
Question 3
3.
2. 54 * 36 = ?
Estimate:____________________
Question 4
4.
54 * 36 = ?
Answer using traditional multiplication:____________________
Question 5
5.
3. 25 * 18 = ?
Estimate:____________________
Question 6
6.
25 * 18 = ?
Answer using traditional multiplication:____________________
Question 7
7.
4.154 * 23 = ?
Estimate:____________________
Question 8
8.
154 * 23 = ?
Answer using traditional multiplication:____________________
Question 9
9.
Jacob solved a multiplication problem using U.S. traditional multiplication.
His work is shown below.
6 1 3
x 4 2
1226
+ 2452
3678
Explain Jacob’s mistake.
Question 10
10.
Solve the problem using U.S. traditional multiplication. Show your work.