48 multiplied by 12 is 576
48 × 12 = 576
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 48 × 12 means adding 48, 12 times:
48 + 48 + 48 + 48 + 48 + 48 + 48 + 48 + 48 + 48 + 48 + 48 = 576
Word Problem Style
If you have 12 boxes and each box contains 48 apples, then the total number of apples is 576.
Quick Facts
- 48 is called the multiplicand.
- 12 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 576, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 48
| 48 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 48 × 1 | 48 |
| 48 × 2 | 96 |
| 48 × 3 | 144 |
| 48 × 4 | 192 |
| 48 × 5 | 240 |
| 48 × 6 | 288 |
| 48 × 7 | 336 |
| 48 × 8 | 384 |
| 48 × 9 | 432 |
| 48 × 10 | 480 |
| 48 × 11 | 528 |
| 48 × 12 | 576 |