17 multiplied by 3 is 51
17 × 3 = 51
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 17 × 3 means adding 17, 3 times:
17 + 17 + 17 = 51
Word Problem Style
If you have 3 boxes and each box contains 17 apples, then the total number of apples is 51.
Quick Facts
- 17 is called the multiplicand.
- 3 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 51, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 17
| 17 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 17 × 1 | 17 |
| 17 × 2 | 34 |
| 17 × 3 | 51 |
| 17 × 4 | 68 |
| 17 × 5 | 85 |
| 17 × 6 | 102 |
| 17 × 7 | 119 |
| 17 × 8 | 136 |
| 17 × 9 | 153 |
| 17 × 10 | 170 |
| 17 × 11 | 187 |
| 17 × 12 | 204 |