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Keywords: Starter | Arithmetic | Problem Solving
"It is fun and a great day starter. I would really appreciate the answer key, though. "

Miriam Candelaria, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
Saturday, December 01, 2007

"Thanks Miriam, you'll find the answers to most starters right at the bottom of the page."

Transum,
Sunday, December 02, 2007

"Most of the class thought this was a good starter. Thank You"

Helsby High School, 10y4
Wednesday, January 09, 2008

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10 x 12 = 120

888 x 12 = 10656

210 x 422 = 88620

57 x 517 = 29469

747 x 657 = 490779

1295 x 870 = 1126650

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