Russian roulette
Question: I was recently introduced to a fun mathematical trick called
Russian multiplication.
First take two numbers that you want to multiply and place them at the top of
two adjacent columns. Divide the number in the left-hand column by two. Ignore
any remainder and write the new number beneath the first. Repeat the step until
you are left with 1.
Now double the number in the right-hand column and write the answer below it.
Keep doubling all the way down until there are equal numbers of figures in both
of the columns.
Delete the numbers in the…
