3 × 4 = 12
3 multiplied by 4 equals 12
This shows 3 columns × 4 rows = 12 circles in total
Each row has 3 circles, and there are 4 rows
3 × 4 = 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12
Adding row 1 of 4...
Additional information how to quickly calculate this multiplication:
- Plus method:
If you know 3 × 3 = 9, then 3 × 4 = 9 + 3 = 12 - By 2 method:
Since 4 is even, if you know 3 × 2 = 6, then 3 × 4 = 6 × 2 = 12 - Minus method:
If you know 3 × 5 = 15, then 3 × 4 = 15 - 3 = 12