3 multiplied by 4 is 12
3 × 4 = 12
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 3 × 4 means adding 3, 4 times:
3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12
Word Problem Style
If you have 4 boxes and each box contains 3 apples, then the total number of apples is 12.
Quick Facts
- 3 is called the multiplicand.
- 4 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 12, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 3
| 3 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 3 × 1 | 3 |
| 3 × 2 | 6 |
| 3 × 3 | 9 |
| 3 × 4 | 12 |
| 3 × 5 | 15 |
| 3 × 6 | 18 |
| 3 × 7 | 21 |
| 3 × 8 | 24 |
| 3 × 9 | 27 |
| 3 × 10 | 30 |
| 3 × 11 | 33 |
| 3 × 12 | 36 |