5 multiplied by 3 is 15
5 × 3 = 15
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 5 × 3 means adding 5, 3 times:
5 + 5 + 5 = 15
Word Problem Style
If you have 3 boxes and each box contains 5 apples, then the total number of apples is 15.
Quick Facts
- 5 is called the multiplicand.
- 3 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 15, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 5
| 5 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 5 × 1 | 5 |
| 5 × 2 | 10 |
| 5 × 3 | 15 |
| 5 × 4 | 20 |
| 5 × 5 | 25 |
| 5 × 6 | 30 |
| 5 × 7 | 35 |
| 5 × 8 | 40 |
| 5 × 9 | 45 |
| 5 × 10 | 50 |
| 5 × 11 | 55 |
| 5 × 12 | 60 |