7 multiplied by 8 is 56
7 × 8 = 56
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 7 × 8 means adding 7, 8 times:
7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 = 56
Word Problem Style
If you have 8 boxes and each box contains 7 apples, then the total number of apples is 56.
Quick Facts
- 7 is called the multiplicand.
- 8 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 56, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 7
| 7 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 7 × 1 | 7 |
| 7 × 2 | 14 |
| 7 × 3 | 21 |
| 7 × 4 | 28 |
| 7 × 5 | 35 |
| 7 × 6 | 42 |
| 7 × 7 | 49 |
| 7 × 8 | 56 |
| 7 × 9 | 63 |
| 7 × 10 | 70 |
| 7 × 11 | 77 |
| 7 × 12 | 84 |