120 multiplied by 3 is 360
120 × 3 = 360
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 120 × 3 means adding 120, 3 times:
120 + 120 + 120 = 360
Word Problem Style
If you have 3 boxes and each box contains 120 apples, then the total number of apples is 360.
Quick Facts
- 120 is called the multiplicand.
- 3 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 360, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 120
| 120 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 120 × 1 | 120 |
| 120 × 2 | 240 |
| 120 × 3 | 360 |
| 120 × 4 | 480 |
| 120 × 5 | 600 |
| 120 × 6 | 720 |
| 120 × 7 | 840 |
| 120 × 8 | 960 |
| 120 × 9 | 1080 |
| 120 × 10 | 1200 |
| 120 × 11 | 1320 |
| 120 × 12 | 1440 |