23 multiplied by 7 is 161
23 × 7 = 161
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 23 × 7 means adding 23, 7 times:
23 + 23 + 23 + 23 + 23 + 23 + 23 = 161
Word Problem Style
If you have 7 boxes and each box contains 23 apples, then the total number of apples is 161.
Quick Facts
- 23 is called the multiplicand.
- 7 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 161, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 23
| 23 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 23 × 1 | 23 |
| 23 × 2 | 46 |
| 23 × 3 | 69 |
| 23 × 4 | 92 |
| 23 × 5 | 115 |
| 23 × 6 | 138 |
| 23 × 7 | 161 |
| 23 × 8 | 184 |
| 23 × 9 | 207 |
| 23 × 10 | 230 |
| 23 × 11 | 253 |
| 23 × 12 | 276 |