OK, let's crack this. We're given 188 and our task is to multiply it by 9. Essentially, we'll be adding 188 to itself 9 times.
Step 1: 0 + 188 = 188
Step 2: 188 + 188 = 376
Step 3: 376 + 188 = 564
Step 4: 564 + 188 = 752
Step 5: 752 + 188 = 940
Step 6: 940 + 188 = 1128
Step 7: 1128 + 188 = 1316
Step 8: 1316 + 188 = 1504
Step 9: 1504 + 188 = 1692

So, 188*9 = 1692