We can use the method of counting zeros to multiply a number that ends in zero by another number.

For example, to find 80 \times 4, we first figure out the non-zero parts: \begin{align*} 80 &\quad\longrightarrow\quad \bbox[2px, lightgray]{8} \color{blue}{0}\\[2pt] 4 &\quad\longrightarrow\quad \bbox[2px, lightgray]{4} \end{align*}

We can see that the first number has a block of zeros containing 1 zero only.

Next, we multiply the non-zero parts: \bbox[2px, lightgray]{8} \times \bbox[2px, lightgray]{4} = \color{red}{32}

Finally, we join this product with the single \color{blue}0. {\color{red}32}{\color{blue}0}

Therefore, 80\times 4 = 320.

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What is 2\times 70?

EXPLANATION

First, we figure out the non-zero parts: \begin{align*} 2 &\quad\longrightarrow\quad \bbox[2px, lightgray]{2} \color{blue}{} \\[2pt] 70 &\quad\longrightarrow\quad \bbox[2px, lightgray]{7} \color{blue}{0} \end{align*}

We can see that the second number has a block of zeros containing 1 zero only.

Next, we multiply the non-zero parts: \bbox[2px, lightgray]{2} \times \bbox[2px, lightgray]{7} = \color{red}{14}

Finally, we join the above with the single \color{blue}0 : {\color{red}14}{\color{blue}0}

Therefore, 2\times 70 = 140.

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Expressed as a whole number, $20 \times 6 =$

a
b
c
d
e

$40 \times 6 =$

a
$240$
b
$540$
c
$350$
d
$300$
e
$120$

A construction company ordered $9$ crates of bricks. Each crate contains $90$ bricks. How many bricks did the company receive in total? Express your answer as a whole number.

a
b
c
d
e

We can use the method of counting zeros to multiply a number that ends in multiple zeros by another number.

To illustrate, let's multiply 9\times400. First, we figure out the non-zero part and the block of zeros for both numbers: \begin{align*} 9 &\quad\longrightarrow\quad \bbox[2px, lightgray]{9} \color{blue}{} \\[2pt] 400 &\quad\longrightarrow\quad \bbox[2px, lightgray]{4} \color{blue}{00} \end{align*}

We can see that the second number has a block containing \color{blue}2 zeros in total.

Next, we multiply the non-zero parts: \bbox[2px, lightgray]{9} \times \bbox[2px, lightgray]{4} = \color{red}{36}

Finally, we join the above with the block of \color{blue}2 zeros: {\color{red}36}{\color{blue}00}

Therefore, 9 \times 400 = 3,600.

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What is 8 multiplied by 3,000?

EXPLANATION

First, we figure out the non-zero part and the block of zeros for both numbers: \begin{align*} 3000 &\quad\longrightarrow\quad \bbox[2px, lightgray]{3} \color{blue}{000} \\[2pt] 8 &\quad\longrightarrow\quad \bbox[2px, lightgray]{8} \color{blue}{} \end{align*}

We can see that there are \color{blue}3 zeros in total.

Next, we multiply the non-zero parts: \bbox[2px, lightgray]{3} \times \bbox[2px, lightgray]{8} = \color{red}{24}

Finally, we join the above with the block of \color{blue}3 zeros: {\color{red}24}{\color{blue}000}

Therefore, 8 \times 3,000 = 24,000.

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$600 \times 8 =$

a
$5,600$
b
$4,600$
c
$4,200$
d
$5,400$
e
$4,800$

Expressed as a whole number, $6,000 \times 4 =$

a
b
c
d
e

Expressed as a whole number, $5 \times 5,000 =$

a
b
c
d
e

We can use the method of counting zeros to multiply two numbers that both end with zero.

For example, to multiply 60 by 70 , first, we figure out the non-zero part and the block of zeros for both numbers: \begin{align*} 60 &\quad\longrightarrow\quad \bbox[2px, lightgray]{6} \color{blue}{0}\\[2pt] 70 &\quad\longrightarrow\quad \bbox[2px, lightgray]{7} \color{blue}{0} \end{align*}

We can see that there are \color{blue}2 zeros in total.

Next, we multiply the non-zero parts: \bbox[2px, lightgray]{6} \times \bbox[2px, lightgray]{7} = \color{red}{42}

Finally, we join the above with the block of zeros: {\color{red}42}{\color{blue}00}= 4,200

Therefore, 70\times 60 = 4,200.

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A baker bakes 50 muffins, each with 20 blueberries inside. How many blueberries are there in total?

EXPLANATION

To calculate the total number of blueberries that the baker used, we need to multiply 50 by 20.

First, we figure out the non-zero part and the block of zeros for both numbers: \begin{align*} 50 &\quad\longrightarrow\quad \bbox[2px, lightgray]{5} \color{blue}{0}\\[2pt] 20 &\quad\longrightarrow\quad \bbox[2px, lightgray]{2} \color{blue}{0} \end{align*}

We can see that there are \color{blue}2 zeros in total.

Next, we multiply the non-zero parts: \bbox[2px, lightgray]{5} \times \bbox[2px, lightgray]{2} = \color{red}{10}

Finally, we join the above with the block of zeros: {\color{red}10}{\color{blue}00}= 1,000

Therefore, the baker used a total of 1,000 blueberries to bake the muffins.

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Expressed as a whole number, $60 \times 50 =$

a
b
c
d
e

$30 \times 50 =$

a
$1,800$
b
$1,200$
c
$1,500$
d
$3,500$
e
$150$

A theater contains $30$ rows of seats, with $70$ seats in each row. How many seats are there in total? Express your answer as a whole number.

a
b
c
d
e

We can use the method of counting zeros to multiply numbers that both end in multiple zeros.

For instance, let's calculate 600 \times 70. First, we figure out the non-zero part and the block of zeros for both numbers: \begin{align*} 600 &\quad\longrightarrow\quad \bbox[2px, lightgray]{6} \color{blue}{00} \\[2pt] 70 &\quad\longrightarrow\quad \bbox[2px, lightgray]{7} \color{blue}{0} \end{align*}

We can see that there are \color{blue}3 zeros in total.

Next, we multiply the non-zero parts: \bbox[2px, lightgray]{6} \times \bbox[2px, lightgray]{7} = {\color{red}42}

Finally, we join the above with the block of zeros: {\color{red}42}{\color{blue}000}

Therefore, 600 \times 70 = 42,000.

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Find the value of 500 \times 3,000 .

EXPLANATION

First, we figure out the non-zero part and the block of zeros for both numbers: \begin{align*} 500 &\quad\longrightarrow\quad \bbox[2px, lightgray]{5} \color{blue}{00} \\[2pt] 3,000 &\quad\longrightarrow\quad \bbox[2px, lightgray]{3} \color{blue}{000} \end{align*}

We can see that there are \color{blue}5 zeros in total.

Next, we multiply the non-zero parts: \bbox[2px, lightgray]{5} \times \bbox[2px, lightgray]{3} = {\color{red}15}

Finally, we join the above with the block of zeros: {\color{red}15}{\color{blue}00000}

Therefore, 500 \times 3,000 = 1,500,000.

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$900 \times 50 =$

a
$54,000$
b
$4,500$
c
$450$
d
$45,000$
e
$9,500$

Expressed as a whole number, $500 \times 6,000 =$

a
b
c
d
e

Jessica's dad has $20 $ baseball cards from the $1980$'s, each worth $\$500.$ What's the total value of the cards?

a
$\$5, 000$
b
$\$15, 000$
c
$\$20, 000$
d
$\$50, 000$
e
$\$10, 000$
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