Math Hacks: 7 Clever Tricks to Solve Problems Without a Calculator

Multiply by 11

To multiply a two-digit number by 11, add the two digits and place the result in the middle. Example: 23 × 11 = 253.

Multiply by 9

Multiply the number by 10 and subtract the original number. Example: 7 × 9 = (7 × 10) - 7 = 63.

Squaring 2-Digit Numbers Ending in 5

Square by multiplying the first digit by the next, append 25.

Divisibility by 2, 4, and 8

Determine divisibility based on the last digits (even, divisible by 4, or divisible by 8).

Quick Percentage Calculations

Move the decimal left for 10% or two places left for 1%. Example: 10% of 350 is 35.

Finding Fractions of Numbers

Divide by 4 for 1/4, by 2 for 1/2, and then multiply by 3 for 3/4.

Multiply by 5, 25, 125, etc.

Multiply by 10 and divide by 2, 4, 8, respectively.

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