Multiplication
Definition of Multiplication

• Multiplication of two numbers is the repeated Addition of one number to the number of times equal to the other number.

More about Multiplication

• Multiplication is one of the basic Arithmetic operations.
• The Multiplication symbol is denoted by ‘×’.
• Multiplication of numbers is commutative, associative, and distributive.

Example of Multiplication

• 4 × 5 = 20

To multiply 4 with 5, 4 can be added 5 times i.e. 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 20.

Solved Example on Multiplication

Cathy distributed 3 apples each to 6 of her friends. The number of apples she had in all, is given by 3 × 6. Identify the repeated Addition statement that represents 3 × 6.
Choices:
A. 4 + 4 + 4 + 4
B. 9 + 9 + 9
C. 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3
D. 6 + 6 + 6 + 6
Correct Answer = C
Solution:
Step 1: The number of apples Cathy distributed is 3 × 6.
Step 2: There are 6 equal groups of 3. [Write the Multiplication fact as repeated addition.]
Step 3: So, 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 is the repeated Addition statement for 3 × 6.

Related Terms for Multiplication

• Addition
• Array

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