Below are some of the multiplication shortcuts that offers you with ways to multiply numbers faster even without a calculator. These are nothing but smart math tricks that aids you with solving math problems quicker and in a efficient way. Nevertheless, these tricks are especially useful for students, those who are aspiring and participating in competitive exams where they have limited time to solve many problems and also for those who wishes to improve their mental math skills.
Multiply by 5:
(Number ÷ 2) x 10
Multiply by 11:
Keep the first and last digit the same, sum the middle digits (e.g., 36 x 11 = 396)
Multiply by 99:
(Number x 100) – Number
Multiply by 25:
(Number ÷ 4) x 100
Multiply by 15:
(Number x 10) + (Half of Number x 10)
Multiply any Number by 9:
First Digit – 1, Last Digit = 9 – (original last digit)
Multiply by 12:
(Number x 10) + (Number x 2)
Multiply numbers close to 100:
Use the base 100 trick
