281 multiplied by 21 is 5901

Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 281 × 21 means adding 281, 21 times:

Word Problem Style

If you have 21 boxes and each box contains 281 apples, then the total number of apples is 5901.

Quick Facts

• 281 is called the multiplicand.
• 21 is called the multiplier.
• The result, 5901, is called the product.

Multiplication Table for 281

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