16 multiplied by 27 is 432

Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 16 × 27 means adding 16, 27 times:

Word Problem Style

If you have 27 boxes and each box contains 16 apples, then the total number of apples is 432.

Quick Facts

• 16 is called the multiplicand.
• 27 is called the multiplier.
• The result, 432, is called the product.

Multiplication Table for 16

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