Use finger multiplication to do the calculations.
A) 425
B) 549
C) 1,098
D) 9
E) 61

Question

Use finger multiplication to do the calculations. ​  ​
A) 425 
B) 549 
C) 1,098 
D) 9 
E) 61

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To perform finger multiplication, first count the number of digits on both hands, starting from the left pinky as 1 and ending at the right pinky as 10. In this case, there are 9 digits on the left hand and 6 digits on the right hand.

Then, multiply the corresponding fingers together, starting from the pinkies on both hands and moving towards the thumbs. For example:

8 (left thumb) x 6 (right pinky) = 48 
9 (left index) x 1 (right index) = 9 
1 (left middle) x 6 (right ring) = 6 
1 (left ring) x 9 (right middle) = 9 
0 (left pinky) x 7 (right thumb) = 0

Combine the individual products together: 
48, 9, 6, 9, 0

This represents the number 96,906. The only choice that is close to this number is B) 549, which is the answer.

Use Finger Multiplication to Do the Calculations