OK, let's crack this. We're given 311 and our task is to multiply it by 8. Essentially, we'll be adding 311 to itself 8 times.
Step 1: 0 + 311 = 311
Step 2: 311 + 311 = 622
Step 3: 622 + 311 = 933
Step 4: 933 + 311 = 1244
Step 5: 1244 + 311 = 1555
Step 6: 1555 + 311 = 1866
Step 7: 1866 + 311 = 2177
Step 8: 2177 + 311 = 2488

So, 311*8 = 2488