16 multiplied by 9 is 144
16 × 9 = 144
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 16 × 9 means adding 16, 9 times:
16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 = 144
Word Problem Style
If you have 9 boxes and each box contains 16 apples, then the total number of apples is 144.
Quick Facts
- 16 is called the multiplicand.
- 9 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 144, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 16
| 16 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 16 × 1 | 16 |
| 16 × 2 | 32 |
| 16 × 3 | 48 |
| 16 × 4 | 64 |
| 16 × 5 | 80 |
| 16 × 6 | 96 |
| 16 × 7 | 112 |
| 16 × 8 | 128 |
| 16 × 9 | 144 |
| 16 × 10 | 160 |
| 16 × 11 | 176 |
| 16 × 12 | 192 |