85 multiplied by 3 is 255
85 × 3 = 255
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 85 × 3 means adding 85, 3 times:
85 + 85 + 85 = 255
Word Problem Style
If you have 3 boxes and each box contains 85 apples, then the total number of apples is 255.
Quick Facts
- 85 is called the multiplicand.
- 3 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 255, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 85
| 85 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 85 × 1 | 85 |
| 85 × 2 | 170 |
| 85 × 3 | 255 |
| 85 × 4 | 340 |
| 85 × 5 | 425 |
| 85 × 6 | 510 |
| 85 × 7 | 595 |
| 85 × 8 | 680 |
| 85 × 9 | 765 |
| 85 × 10 | 850 |
| 85 × 11 | 935 |
| 85 × 12 | 1020 |