27 multiplied by 20 is 540

Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 27 × 20 means adding 27, 20 times:

Word Problem Style

If you have 20 boxes and each box contains 27 apples, then the total number of apples is 540.

Quick Facts

• 27 is called the multiplicand.
• 20 is called the multiplier.
• The result, 540, is called the product.

Multiplication Table for 27

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