12×100

12×100 refers to a mathematical multiplication problem. It represents the product of the numbers twelve and one hundred. When performed, the result is one thousand two hundred. This calculation is a fundamental concept in arithmetic and is often used to illustrate the effect of multiplying by powers of ten, in this case, 100. Multiplying by 100 is equivalent to adding two zeros to the end of the original number. Therefore, 12 multiplied by 100 equals 1200. This operation has practical applications in various fields, including finance, where it might represent calculating the total value of 12 items each costing $100, or in measurement, where it could indicate a distance of 12 units extended by a factor of 100. The commutative property of multiplication also means that 100×12 yields the same result.