8 multiplied by 32 is 256

Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 8 × 32 means adding 8, 32 times:

Word Problem Style

If you have 32 boxes and each box contains 8 apples, then the total number of apples is 256.

Quick Facts

• 8 is called the multiplicand.
• 32 is called the multiplier.
• The result, 256, is called the product.

Multiplication Table for 8

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