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Multiply by 99 with a broken 9 key

The question

Mali needs to multiply 99 by 653. The 9 key on her calculator is broken. Show how Mali can still get the answer on her calculator. Explain your thinking and list the steps she keys in, in order.

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Answer

64 647

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