Let's get this math done. We have 494 and we're going to multiply it by 5. This is the same as taking 494 and adding it to itself 5 times.
Step 1: 0 + 494 = 494
Step 2: 494 + 494 = 988
Step 3: 988 + 494 = 1482
Step 4: 1482 + 494 = 1976
Step 5: 1976 + 494 = 2470

So, 494*5 = 2470