72 multiplied by 17 is 1224
72 × 17 = 1224
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 72 × 17 means adding 72, 17 times:
72 + 72 + 72 + 72 + 72 + 72 + 72 + 72 + 72 + 72 + 72 + 72 + 72 + 72 + 72 + 72 + 72 = 1224
Word Problem Style
If you have 17 boxes and each box contains 72 apples, then the total number of apples is 1224.
Quick Facts
- 72 is called the multiplicand.
- 17 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 1224, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 72
| 72 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 72 × 1 | 72 |
| 72 × 2 | 144 |
| 72 × 3 | 216 |
| 72 × 4 | 288 |
| 72 × 5 | 360 |
| 72 × 6 | 432 |
| 72 × 7 | 504 |
| 72 × 8 | 576 |
| 72 × 9 | 648 |
| 72 × 10 | 720 |
| 72 × 11 | 792 |
| 72 × 12 | 864 |