12 multiplied by 15 is 180

Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 12 × 15 means adding 12, 15 times:

Word Problem Style

If you have 15 boxes and each box contains 12 apples, then the total number of apples is 180.

Quick Facts

• 12 is called the multiplicand.
• 15 is called the multiplier.
• The result, 180, is called the product.

Multiplication Table for 12

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