OK, let's crack this. We're given 985 and our task is to multiply it by 9. Essentially, we'll be adding 985 to itself 9 times.
Step 1: 0 + 985 = 985
Step 2: 985 + 985 = 1970
Step 3: 1970 + 985 = 2955
Step 4: 2955 + 985 = 3940
Step 5: 3940 + 985 = 4925
Step 6: 4925 + 985 = 5910
Step 7: 5910 + 985 = 6895
Step 8: 6895 + 985 = 7880
Step 9: 7880 + 985 = 8865

So, 985*9 = 8865