6 times 12 is 72. In symbols: 6 × 12 = 72, and 12 × 6 = 72 too.
6 × 12 means adding 6 to itself 12 times: 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 72.
6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72. The 12th multiple of 6 is 72.
6 × 12 = 6 × 10 + 6 × 2 = 60 + 12 = 72.
Halve one number and double the other: 6 × 12 = 3 × 24 = 72.
72 ÷ 6 = 12
72 ÷ 12 = 6
72 is even. Prime factorization: 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3.
| Multiplication | Answer |
|---|---|
| 5 × 12 | 60 |
| 7 × 12 | 84 |
| 6 × 11 | 66 |
| 6 × 13 | 78 |
| 6 × 14 | 84 |
| 6 × 10 | 60 |
| 8 × 12 | 96 |
| 4 × 12 | 48 |
See also: factors of 72.
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