112×2

112x2 refers to a mathematical calculation, specifically the multiplication of the number 112 by the number 2. The result of this operation is 224. This is a basic arithmetic problem, commonly encountered in elementary mathematics education. The number 112 is a composite number, being divisible by 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 28, 56, and 112. The number 2 is a prime number. The operation of multiplication can be understood as repeated addition. In this case, 112x2 is equivalent to 112 + 112. Performing this addition also yields the sum of 224. This calculation has practical applications in various contexts, such as doubling quantities in recipes, calculating distances traveled in two equal segments, or determining costs when an item's price is multiplied by two. The number 224 is also a composite number. Its prime factorization is 2^5 × 7. The understanding of multiplication and its results, like 112x2, is fundamental to more complex mathematical concepts and problem-solving.