Multiple
definition of Multiple

• The Product of a number with any Integer is called the Multiple of that number.

More about Multiple

• If a number p is multiplied with an integer q, then its Multiple (product) n is given as n = p × q

Examples of Multiple

• The multiples of 6 are 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, . . . . .
• - 36, - 2, 6, 18 are the multiples of 2.
• 6 is a Multiple of 2 and also 3.

Solved Example on Multiple

Find the First seven multiples of 3.
Choices:
A. 3, 9, 6, 16, 19, 22, and 26
B. 6, 9, 12, 16, 19, 22, and 24
C. 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, and 21
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Step 1: A Multiple of a number is the Product of the number with an integer.
Step 2:
1 × 3 = 3
2 × 3 = 6
3 × 3 = 9
4 × 3 = 12
5 × 3 = 15
6 × 3 = 18
7 × 3 = 21 [Write the multiples of 3.]
Step 3: So, the First seven multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, and 21.

Related Terms for Multiple

• Integer
• Product
• Whole Number

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