24 multiplied by 3 is 72
24 × 3 = 72
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 24 × 3 means adding 24, 3 times:
24 + 24 + 24 = 72
Word Problem Style
If you have 3 boxes and each box contains 24 apples, then the total number of apples is 72.
Quick Facts
- 24 is called the multiplicand.
- 3 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 72, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 24
| 24 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 24 × 1 | 24 |
| 24 × 2 | 48 |
| 24 × 3 | 72 |
| 24 × 4 | 96 |
| 24 × 5 | 120 |
| 24 × 6 | 144 |
| 24 × 7 | 168 |
| 24 × 8 | 192 |
| 24 × 9 | 216 |
| 24 × 10 | 240 |
| 24 × 11 | 264 |
| 24 × 12 | 288 |