Instructions
Use the following exercises to practice advanced multiplication techniques. Show all your work in the spaces provided.
1. Distributive Property
Use the distributive property to solve the following problems:
- 4 × 25 = (Hint: 4 × (20 + 5))
- 7 × 36 = (Hint: 7 × (30 + 6))
2. Multiplying Multi-Digit Numbers
Calculate the following:
- 23 × 45 =
- 56 × 78 =
3. Word Problems
Solve the following word problems involving multiplication:
- A baker makes 12 dozen cookies. How many cookies does the baker make in total?
- A farmer has 15 apple trees. Each tree produces 34 apples. How many apples does the farmer have in total?
4. Challenge Problem
Using the distributive property, solve 12 × 59:
12 × (50 + 9) =
Now, calculate the final answer: