36 multiplied by 27 is 972

Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 36 × 27 means adding 36, 27 times:

Word Problem Style

If you have 27 boxes and each box contains 36 apples, then the total number of apples is 972.

Quick Facts

• 36 is called the multiplicand.
• 27 is called the multiplier.
• The result, 972, is called the product.

Multiplication Table for 36

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