48 multiplied by 27 is 1296

Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 48 × 27 means adding 48, 27 times:

Word Problem Style

If you have 27 boxes and each box contains 48 apples, then the total number of apples is 1296.

Quick Facts

• 48 is called the multiplicand.
• 27 is called the multiplier.
• The result, 1296, is called the product.

Multiplication Table for 48

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