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Here’s an example of a SPEED MATH shortcut for MULTIPLYING NUMBERS USING NEARBY METHOD : (Mul) NxM(Nr)
from the MULTIPLICATION category.

When can I use this method?

For multiplying any two numbers relatively near each other.

This method becomes a little difficult when the numbers are far apart.

Download Practice sheet for MULTIPLYING NUMBERS USING NEARBY METHOD

Notes –

1. Make sure to select a round number as the nearby number to ease the calculations.
2. This method uses the concept of (a + b)(a + c) = a (a + b + c) + (bc)

Related Shortcuts –

Multiplying Numbers with even difference : (Mul) NxM(Ed)

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