87 multiplied by 3 is 261
87 × 3 = 261
Explanation: Multiplication is repeated addition. So, 87 × 3 means adding 87, 3 times:
87 + 87 + 87 = 261
Word Problem Style
If you have 3 boxes and each box contains 87 apples, then the total number of apples is 261.
Quick Facts
- 87 is called the multiplicand.
- 3 is called the multiplier.
- The result, 261, is called the product.
Multiplication Table for 87
| 87 × N | Result |
|---|---|
| 87 × 1 | 87 |
| 87 × 2 | 174 |
| 87 × 3 | 261 |
| 87 × 4 | 348 |
| 87 × 5 | 435 |
| 87 × 6 | 522 |
| 87 × 7 | 609 |
| 87 × 8 | 696 |
| 87 × 9 | 783 |
| 87 × 10 | 870 |
| 87 × 11 | 957 |
| 87 × 12 | 1044 |