12 multiplied by 21 is 252
12 × 21 = 252
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 12 × 21 means adding 12, 21 times:
12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 = 252
Word Problem Style
If you have 21 boxes and each box contains 12 apples, then the total number of apples is 252.
Quick Facts
- 12 is called the multiplicand.
- 21 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 252, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 12
| 12 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 12 × 1 | 12 |
| 12 × 2 | 24 |
| 12 × 3 | 36 |
| 12 × 4 | 48 |
| 12 × 5 | 60 |
| 12 × 6 | 72 |
| 12 × 7 | 84 |
| 12 × 8 | 96 |
| 12 × 9 | 108 |
| 12 × 10 | 120 |
| 12 × 11 | 132 |
| 12 × 12 | 144 |