287 multiplied by 3 is 861
287 × 3 = 861
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 287 × 3 means adding 287, 3 times:
287 + 287 + 287 = 861
Word Problem Style
If you have 3 boxes and each box contains 287 apples, then the total number of apples is 861.
Quick Facts
- 287 is called the multiplicand.
- 3 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 861, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 287
| 287 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 287 × 1 | 287 |
| 287 × 2 | 574 |
| 287 × 3 | 861 |
| 287 × 4 | 1148 |
| 287 × 5 | 1435 |
| 287 × 6 | 1722 |
| 287 × 7 | 2009 |
| 287 × 8 | 2296 |
| 287 × 9 | 2583 |
| 287 × 10 | 2870 |
| 287 × 11 | 3157 |
| 287 × 12 | 3444 |