ANSWER: 9 x 9 = 81
This example will show you the multiplication procedure one step at a time.
Multiply 232 by 3
(Also written 232 times 3, 232 x 3, or (232)(3))
2 3 2 Multiplicand
Step 1. Set the multiplier down under the number
x
3 Multiplier
to be multiplied. Put the multiplier under
6 9 6 Product
the units digit of the multiplicand.
Step 2. Draw a line and start to multiply with the
first (units) digit of the multiplicand.
3x2= 6
put down 6 under 2
3x3= 9
put down 9 under 3
3x2= 6
put down _ under 2
29