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Sort the Steps of Vertical Multiplication
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When multiplying a multi-digit number by a one-digit number using vertical form, drag the steps into the correct order.
Add any carried digit to the next product.
Multiply the ones digit first.
Write the ones digit of each product; carry the tens digit.
Move left to the next column and multiply.
Correct Answer
(1) Multiply the ones digit first.
(2) Write the ones digit of each product; carry the tens digit.
(3) Move left to the next column and multiply.
(4) Add any carried digit to the next product.
Explanation
Vertical multiplication works right to left: start at the ones column, write the ones digit of each product and carry the tens digit, then move left column by column, always adding any carried digit before writing the result.
Reference
Mathematics for college students