Let's get this math done. We have 497 and we're going to multiply it by 5. This is the same as taking 497 and adding it to itself 5 times.
Step 1: 0 + 497 = 497
Step 2: 497 + 497 = 994
Step 3: 994 + 497 = 1491
Step 4: 1491 + 497 = 1988
Step 5: 1988 + 497 = 2485

So, 497*5 = 2485