17 multiplied by 23 is 391

Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 17 × 23 means adding 17, 23 times:

Word Problem Style

If you have 23 boxes and each box contains 17 apples, then the total number of apples is 391.

Quick Facts

• 17 is called the multiplicand.
• 23 is called the multiplier.
• The result, 391, is called the product.

Multiplication Table for 17

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