31×322

31×322 refers to a specific mathematical multiplication problem, the product of the integers 31 and 322. The result of this calculation is 9982. This operation is a basic example of arithmetic, demonstrating the process of multiplying two whole numbers. In mathematics, multiplication is one of the four fundamental operations, alongside addition, subtraction, and division. The commutative property of multiplication states that the order of the factors does not change the product, meaning 31×322 is equal to 322×31. Both calculations yield the same result of 9982. This type of multiplication can be performed manually using algorithms such as long multiplication or with the assistance of calculators and computers. The number 31 is a prime number, while 322 is a composite number. Their product, 9982, is also a composite number. The context in which 31×322 might appear could be in a variety of applications, from elementary arithmetic exercises to more complex calculations in fields like engineering, finance, or science, where specific numerical products are required.