Multiply by 5

To multiply any number by 5 in Vedic maths, follow the steps below.

1. Take a number you want to multiply by 5.
2. Divide the number by 2.
3. Multiply the result by 10.

The obtained result is the final answer.

Examples:

23*5

• Take number 23 and divide by 2. i.e., 23/2=11.5
• Multiply obtained result by 10. 11.5*10=115
• 115 is the final answer.

68*5

• Take number 68 and divide by 2. i.e., 68/2=34
• Multiply obtained result by 10. 34*10=340
• 340 is the final answer.

41*5

• Take number 41 and divide by 2. i.e., 41/2=20.5
• Multiply obtained result by 10. 20.5*10=205
• 205 is the final answer.

799*5

• Take number 799 and divide by 2. i.e., 799/2=399.5
• Multiply obtained result by 10. 399.5*10=3995
• 3995 is the final answer.

944*5

• Take number 944 and divide by 2. i.e., 944/2=472
• Multiply obtained result by 10. 472*10=4720
• 4720 is the final answer.

Vedic Maths is an ancient system which contains various unique methods of solving mathematical calculations. These methods help in simply solving very complex problems in a few seconds or minutes. In this article, we look into special methods for multiplication of a number by 5,25,125.