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Multiplier Contains an Interior Zero
publish date: 2026/05/10 00:58:33.149275 UTC
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Multiply: \(406 \times 253\)
Correct Answer
102,718
Explanation
Think of 406 as \(6 + 400\):
- \(253 \times 6 = 1{,}518\)
- \(253 \times 400 = 101{,}200\) (multiply by 4, attach two zeros)
- Add: \(1{,}518 + 101{,}200 = 102{,}718\)
Reference
Mathematics for college students