49. 204•47

Compute 204 × 47.

• Method 1: 204 × (40 + 7) = 204×40 + 204×7 = 8,160 + 1,428 = 9,588.
• Method 2: 204 × 47 = 204 × 50 − 204 × 3 = 10,200 − 612 = 9,588.

Answer: 9,588.