Grade 4 Multiplication: 4-Digit by 1-Digit

Worked examples

Real problems from the practice worksheets, solved one step at a time.

1. Example 1

   5952 × 9 = ?

   1. Break apart 5952 by place value: 5952 = 5000 + 900 + 50 + 2.
   2. 5000 × 9 = 45000
   3. 900 × 9 = 8100
   4. 50 × 9 = 450
   5. 2 × 9 = 18
   6. Add all parts: 45000 + 8100 + 450 + 18 = 53568

   Answer: 53568

2. Example 2

   8225 × 3 = ?

   1. Break apart 8225 by place value: 8225 = 8000 + 200 + 20 + 5.
   2. 8000 × 3 = 24000
   3. 200 × 3 = 600
   4. 20 × 3 = 60
   5. 5 × 3 = 15
   6. Add all parts: 24000 + 600 + 60 + 15 = 24675

   Answer: 24675

3. Example 3

   4207 × 5 = ?

   1. Break apart 4207 by place value: 4207 = 4000 + 200 + 7.
   2. 4000 × 5 = 20000
   3. 200 × 5 = 1000
   4. 7 × 5 = 35
   5. Add all parts: 20000 + 1000 + 35 = 21035

   Answer: 21035