Question

Explain how finding 7 x 20 is similar to finding 7 x 2000. Then find each product.

Answer 1

2000 is 20 X 100.  Therefore, 7 X 2000 is (7 X 20) X 100. 

7 X 2 = 14.  14 X 10 = 140.  7 X 20 = 140

140 X 100 = 14000.  7 X 2000 = 14000