17 multiplied by 16 is 272

Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 17 × 16 means adding 17, 16 times:

Word Problem Style

If you have 16 boxes and each box contains 17 apples, then the total number of apples is 272.

Quick Facts

• 17 is called the multiplicand.
• 16 is called the multiplier.
• The result, 272, is called the product.

Multiplication Table for 17

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