56 multiplied by 5 is 280
56 × 5 = 280
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 56 × 5 means adding 56, 5 times:
56 + 56 + 56 + 56 + 56 = 280
Word Problem Style
If you have 5 boxes and each box contains 56 apples, then the total number of apples is 280.
Quick Facts
- 56 is called the multiplicand.
- 5 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 280, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 56
| 56 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 56 × 1 | 56 |
| 56 × 2 | 112 |
| 56 × 3 | 168 |
| 56 × 4 | 224 |
| 56 × 5 | 280 |
| 56 × 6 | 336 |
| 56 × 7 | 392 |
| 56 × 8 | 448 |
| 56 × 9 | 504 |
| 56 × 10 | 560 |
| 56 × 11 | 616 |
| 56 × 12 | 672 |