Let's get this math done. We have 487 and we're going to multiply it by 5. This is the same as taking 487 and adding it to itself 5 times.
Step 1: 0 + 487 = 487
Step 2: 487 + 487 = 974
Step 3: 974 + 487 = 1461
Step 4: 1461 + 487 = 1948
Step 5: 1948 + 487 = 2435

So, 487*5 = 2435