How to Multiply Three or More Numbers?

Multiplying three or more numbers works in any order, because multiplication is associative and commutative, so regroup to make an easy pair first, such as one that gives a multiple of ten. Below: the step-by-step method and worked examples.

A step-by-step guide to multiplying three or more numbers

Multiplying three or more numbers can be challenging, but with a little practice and a step-by-step approach, you can become an expert in no time. Here is a guide to help you multiply three or more numbers:

Step 1: Begin by multiplying the first two numbers together. This will give you the first product.

Step 2: Take the product you obtained in step 1 and multiply it by the next number in the equation.

Step 3: Continue this process, multiplying the product you obtained in the previous step by the next number in the equation until you have multiplied all the numbers together.

Here is an example to help illustrate this process:

\(4 \times 3 \times 5 \times 2\)

Step 1: \(4 \times 3 = 12\)

Step 2: \(12 \times 5 = 60\)

Step 3: \(60 \times 2 = 120\)

Therefore, the answer to \(4 \times 3 \times 5 \times 2\) is \(120\).

Remember, when multiplying three or more numbers, it is important to follow the order of operations (multiplication before addition or subtraction) to obtain the correct answer. With this step-by-step guide, you can now confidently multiply three or more numbers with ease.

Multiply Three or More Numbers, Examples 1

Multiply \(3\times 4\times 5=\)__?

Solution:

Multiply \(3\) and \(4\). \(3\times 4=12\)
Now multiply \(12\) and \(5\). \(12\times 5=60\)
So, \(3\times 4\times 5=60\)

Multiply Three or More Numbers, Examples 2

Multiply \(6\times 5\times 4=\)__?

Solution:

Multiply \(6\) and \(5\). \(6\times 5=30\)
Now multiply \(30\) and \(4\). \(30\times 4=120\)

Exercises for Multiply Three or More Numbers

Find each product.

1. \(\color{blue}{12\times 2 \times 5 \times 9}\)
2. \(\color{blue}{8 \times 15 \times 25}\)
3. \(\color{blue}{10 \times 6 \times 13 \times 30}\)

1. \(\color{blue}{1,080}\)
2. \(\color{blue}{3,000}\)
3. \(\color{blue}{23,400}\)