OK, let's crack this. We're given 284 and our task is to multiply it by 5. Essentially, we'll be adding 284 to itself 5 times.
Step 1: 0 + 284 = 284
Step 2: 284 + 284 = 568
Step 3: 568 + 284 = 852
Step 4: 852 + 284 = 1136
Step 5: 1136 + 284 = 1420

So, 284*5 = 1420