Explain the partial products algorithm..

Question

Explain the partial products algorithm for multiplication using 1204x609. Use the following things to inform your explanation.

 

a) demonstrate the algorithm.

b) what is the role of place value in this algorithm

c) name one advantage and one disadvantage to this procedure. Please explain your choices

Answer 1

1204 x 609

(1200 + 4)(600 + 9)

(1200)(600) + (1200)(9) + (4)(600) + (4)(9)