Question

3 times 8 =

(This question has multiple correct answers.)

• A. 24
• B. 8 times as many as 3
• C. 21
• D. 2 times as many as 12

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

2 times as many as 12

3 times 8 = 3 x 8 = 24
8 times 3 = 8 x 3 = 3 x 8 = 24
2 times 12 = 2 x 12

To find 2 x 12, split 12 as 12 = 10 + 2

Multiply 2 by 10 and 2, and then find the sum.

2 x 10 = 20
2 x 2 = 4

$\therefore$ 2 x 12 = 24

Thus, the correct answers are 24, 8 times 3, and 2 times 12.