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    This document provides 9 mathematical tricks to help improve speed and understanding of math concepts. The tricks include methods for multiplying by 11, squaring two-digit numbers ending in 5, multiplying by 5, 4, 9, dividing by 5, subtracting from 1,000, and performing difficult multiplications by breaking numbers into easier components. Mastering these tricks can help when quick mental math skills are needed.

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    This document provides 9 mathematical tricks to help improve speed and understanding of math concepts. The tricks include methods for multiplying by 11, squaring two-digit numbers ending in 5, multiplying by 5, 4, 9, dividing by 5, subtracting from 1,000, and performing difficult multiplications by breaking numbers into easier components. Mastering these tricks can help when quick mental math skills are needed.

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    This document provides 9 mathematical tricks to help improve speed and understanding of math concepts. The tricks include methods for multiplying by 11, squaring two-digit numbers ending in 5, multiplying by 5, 4, 9, dividing by 5, subtracting from 1,000, and performing difficult multiplications by breaking numbers into easier components. Mastering these tricks can help when quick mental math skills are needed.

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    MATHEMATICAL TRICKS
    Math can be terrifying for many people. This list will hopefully improve your general knowledge of mathematical tricks and your speed when you need to do math in your head.

    1. The 11 Times Trick


    We all know the trick when multiplying by ten add 0 to the end of the number, but did you know there is an equally easy trick for multiplying a two digit number by 11? This is it: Take the original number and imagine a space between the two digits (in this example we will use 52: 5_2 Now add the two numbers together and put them in the middle: 5_(5+2)_2 That is it you have the answer: 572. If the numbers in the middle add up to a 2 digit number, just insert the second number and add 1 to the first:
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    9_(9+9)_9 (9+1)_8_9 10_8_9 1089 It works every time.

    2. Quick Square
    If you need to square a 2 digit number ending in 5, you can do so very easily with this trick. Multiply the first digit by itself + 1, and put 25 on the end. That is all! 252 = (2x(2+1)) & 25 2x3=6 625

    3. Multiply by 5
    Most people memorize the 5 times tables very easily, but when you get in to larger numbers it gets more complex or does it? This trick is super easy.
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    Take any number, then divide it by 2 (in other words, halve the number). If the result is whole, add a 0 at the end. If it is not, ignore the remainder and add a 5 at the end. It works every time: 2682 x 5 = (2682 / 2) & 5 or 0 2682 / 2 = 1341 (whole number so add 0) 13410 Lets try another: 5887 x 5 2943.5 (fractional number (ignore remainder, add 5) 29435

    4. Multiply by 9
    This one is simple to multiple any number between 1 and 9 by 9 hold both hands in front of your face drop the finger that corresponds to the number you are multiplying (for example 93 drop your third finger) count the fingers before the dropped finger (in the case of 93 it is 2) then count the numbers after (in this case 7) the answer is 27.
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    5. Multiply by 4
    This is a very simple trick which may appear obvious to some, but to others it is not. The trick is to simply multiply by two, then multiply by two again: 58 x 4 = (58 x 2) + (58 x 2) = (116) + (116) = 232

    6. Calculate a Tip
    If you need to leave a 15% tip, here is the easy way to do it. Work out 10% (divide the number by 10) then add that number to half its value and you have your answer: 15% of $25 = (10% of 25) + ((10% of 25) / 2) $2.50 + $1.25 = $3.75

    7. Tough Multiplication
    If you have a large number to multiply and one of the numbers is even, you can easily subdivide to get to the answer: 32 x 125, is the same as: 16 x 250 is the same as:
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    8 x 500 is the same as: 4 x 1000 = 4,000

    8. Dividing by 5
    Dividing a large number by five is actually very simple. All you do is multiply by 2 and move the decimal point: 195 / 5 Step1: 195 * 2 = 390 Step2: Move the decimal: 39.0 or just 39 2978 / 5 step 1: 2978 * 2 = 5956 Step2: 595.6

    9. Subtracting from 1,000


    To subtract a large number from 1,000 you can use this basic rule: subtract all but the last number from 9, and then subtract the last number from 10: 1000 -648
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    step1: subtract 6 from 9 = 3 step2: subtract 4 from 9 = 5 step3: subtract 8 from 10 = 2 answer: 352

    I hope these tricks save your time and help you..

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