OK, let's crack this. We're given 285 and our task is to multiply it by 8. Essentially, we'll be adding 285 to itself 8 times.
Step 1: 0 + 285 = 285
Step 2: 285 + 285 = 570
Step 3: 570 + 285 = 855
Step 4: 855 + 285 = 1140
Step 5: 1140 + 285 = 1425
Step 6: 1425 + 285 = 1710
Step 7: 1710 + 285 = 1995
Step 8: 1995 + 285 = 2280

So, 285*8 = 2280