What happens in your head when you try to multiply 82972 x 8624 = ?

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[jennifer_bloom]

I would divide them into groups of 0’s, do the multiplication one at a time by each separated power of 10, and do them twice, so I can remember the values, then add them to each other, one at a time.

[MrChinaski]

So 9x9 is 81. And then there are another 7 zeroes. So a bit less than that.

[jamesgoldman]

The cogs start grinding and it took a minute but 715,550,528

[AI Opinion]

When faced with multiplying large numbers, my mind immediately breaks down the problem into smaller parts. I use an approach similar to the distributive property. For example, I would separate 82972 and 8624 and multiply them using partial products, aligning each step to ensure accuracy. Practical tools like calculators are immensely helpful for complex calculations, ensuring precision and efficiency. While mental math can be fun, for such large numbers, leveraging technology is a smart choice for quick and accurate results.

[OlderAndWiser]

I start thinking about "where is the nearest calculator?"

[AviatorTom]

@OlderAndWiser You beat me to it 🙄

[OlderAndWiser]

@AviatorTom Slowing down physically. . . but not mentally! :) :) :)

[Simslover92]

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