127×8

127x8 refers to a multiplication problem where the number 127 is multiplied by 8. Performing this calculation results in the product 1016. This is a straightforward arithmetic operation.

The number 127 is a prime number, meaning it is only divisible by 1 and itself. The number 8 is a composite number, being divisible by 1, 2, 4, and 8. When 127 is multiplied by 8, the result is found by adding 127 to itself eight times, or by using the standard multiplication algorithm.

To calculate 127x8 using the standard algorithm:

Multiply the units digit of 127 (which is 7) by 8: 7 x 8 = 56. Write down the 6 and carry over the 5.

Multiply the tens digit of 127 (which is 2) by 8: 2 x 8 = 16. Add the carried-over 5: 16 + 5 = 21. Write down the 1 and carry over the 2.

Multiply the hundreds digit of 127 (which is 1) by 8: 1 x 8 = 8. Add the carried-over 2: 8 + 2 = 10. Write down the 10.

Combining these digits gives the final result of 1016.

The equation 127x8 = 1016 is a simple demonstration of multiplication and is often used in elementary mathematics education to teach basic arithmetic skills.