Question

Using Criss Cross Multiplication method 983*254

Answer 1

To find:

983 × 254, by cross multiplication method

Step-by-step explanation:

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Step 1.

• First multiply the very right digits of both the numbers, i.e., 3 × 4 = 12, of which 1 is carried.

Step 2.

• Do (8 × 4) + (3 × 5) + 1.
• This gives 48 and 4 is carried.

Step 3.

• Now do (9 × 4) + (3 × 2) + (8 × 5) + 4.
• This gives 86 and 8 is carried.

Step 4.

• Now do (9 × 5) + (8 × 2) + 8.
• This gives 69 and 6 is carried.

Step 5.

• Finally multiply the very left digits and add the carried 6.
• Then, (9 × 2) + 6 = 24.

Answer: 983 × 254 = 249682