How to calculate 31 multiplied by 5 using long multiplication

How to calculate 31 multiplied by 5

How to calculate 31 multiplied by 5 using long multiplication. Here is step-by-step how to calculate 31 times 5 using long multiplication:

Step 1: Setup
Set up your multiplication problem like this:

	3	1
x		5

Step 2: Multiply
5 x 1 = 5. Put 5 below the line and 0 as a reminder on top:

	0
	3	1
x		5
		5

Step 3: Multiply
5 x 3 = 15. Take 15 and add 0 from the previous step to get 15. Enter 15 at the bottom:

		3	1
x			5
	1	5	5

The bottom line is the answer. Therefore, 31 times 5 equals:

155

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