The Russian peasant algorithm for multiplying 27 68 follows. (Disregard remainders when ha...

The Russian peasant algorithm for multiplying 27 68 follows. (Disregard remainders when halving.)

In the “Halves” column, choose the odd numbers marked by an arrow. In the “Doubles” column, circle the numbers paired with the odds from the “Halves” column. Add the circled numbers.

Try this algorithm for 17 63.