26 times 80
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the product of 26 and 80, which is a basic multiplication problem.
Answer
$2080$
Answer for screen readers
The product of 26 and 80 is $2080$.
Steps to Solve
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Set up the multiplication We need to multiply the two numbers together: 26 and 80.
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Multiply the numbers Calculate the product: $$ 26 \times 80 $$
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Perform the calculation Now we multiply directly: First, break it down: $$ 26 \times 80 = 26 \times (8 \times 10) = (26 \times 8) \times 10 $$
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Calculate $26 \times 8$ Calculate this part first: $$ 26 \times 8 = 208 $$
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Now multiply by 10 Finally, multiply the result by 10: $$ 208 \times 10 = 2080 $$
The product of 26 and 80 is $2080$.
More Information
The multiplication of two numbers is a foundational skill in arithmetic that simplifies calculations in various fields such as finance, engineering, and everyday life.
Tips
- Failing to properly align or arrange the numbers during multiplication, leading to errors.
- Forgetting to multiply by the tens place when using a breakdown method, such as in this problem.
