53 multiplied by 3 is 159
53 × 3 = 159
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 53 × 3 means adding 53, 3 times:
53 + 53 + 53 = 159
Word Problem Style
If you have 3 boxes and each box contains 53 apples, then the total number of apples is 159.
Quick Facts
- 53 is called the multiplicand.
- 3 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 159, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 53
| 53 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 53 × 1 | 53 |
| 53 × 2 | 106 |
| 53 × 3 | 159 |
| 53 × 4 | 212 |
| 53 × 5 | 265 |
| 53 × 6 | 318 |
| 53 × 7 | 371 |
| 53 × 8 | 424 |
| 53 × 9 | 477 |
| 53 × 10 | 530 |
| 53 × 11 | 583 |
| 53 × 12 | 636 |