242 multiplied by 3 is 726
242 × 3 = 726
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 242 × 3 means adding 242, 3 times:
242 + 242 + 242 = 726
Word Problem Style
If you have 3 boxes and each box contains 242 apples, then the total number of apples is 726.
Quick Facts
- 242 is called the multiplicand.
- 3 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 726, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 242
| 242 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 242 × 1 | 242 |
| 242 × 2 | 484 |
| 242 × 3 | 726 |
| 242 × 4 | 968 |
| 242 × 5 | 1210 |
| 242 × 6 | 1452 |
| 242 × 7 | 1694 |
| 242 × 8 | 1936 |
| 242 × 9 | 2178 |
| 242 × 10 | 2420 |
| 242 × 11 | 2662 |
| 242 × 12 | 2904 |