Without delay, let's solve this. We've got 278 and we will be multiplying it by 9, that is, adding 278 to itself 9 times.
Step 1: 0 + 278 = 278
Step 2: 278 + 278 = 556
Step 3: 556 + 278 = 834
Step 4: 834 + 278 = 1112
Step 5: 1112 + 278 = 1390
Step 6: 1390 + 278 = 1668
Step 7: 1668 + 278 = 1946
Step 8: 1946 + 278 = 2224
Step 9: 2224 + 278 = 2502

So, 278*9 = 2502