Question

In multiplication, what is the number being multiplied called?

Answer 1

Explanation about multiplication:

1. Multiplication is one of the basic mathematical operations.
2. When two or more numbers are multiplied together, the answer obtained is called the product.
3. In the case of the multiplication of two numbers, the first number in which the other is being multiplied is called the multiplicand.
4. The second number which is being multiplied in the first is called the multiplier.

Hence, in multiplication, the number being multiplied is called the multiplier.