Multiplication by 11 through a special method

Last Updated on May 31, 2022 by freewarespace

Qs. 134 * 11=?

Write down the answer one figure at a time, from right to left as in any multiplication. Prefix a zero to the multiplicand so that it reads 0134.

0134

To the right digit 4 add its right neighbor (right neighbor is the right) , there is no neighbor in the right so add 0.

4+0 = 4

To the right digit 4 add its right neighbor 3 so

4+3=7

To the next digit 1 right neighbor is 3 So,

3+1=4

To 0 the right neighbor is 1 so,

0+1=1

So, therefore, 134*11= 1474

0134*11=

4

7

4

1

= 1474

Another example

3456 into 11=

3 80 16

If in the process of addition, you get a two digit number, set down only the right digit and carry the left digit.

You can check it through yours conventional method.