322×31

The numerical expression 322×31 represents a multiplication problem. The first number, 322, is a three-digit integer, and the second number, 31, is a two-digit integer. The operation of multiplication signifies finding the total quantity when one number is added to itself a certain number of times, as indicated by the second number.

To calculate 322×31, one can employ standard multiplication algorithms. This typically involves multiplying each digit of 322 by each digit of 31, and then summing the partial products, taking into account place values. Alternatively, the distributive property can be used. For example, 322×31 can be rewritten as 322×(30 + 1), which expands to (322×30) + (322×1).

Performing the multiplication:

322 multiplied by 1 is 322.

322 multiplied by 30 is 9660.

Adding these two results together: 322 + 9660 = 9982.

Therefore, the product of 322 and 31 is 9982. This result is a four-digit integer. The context in which this multiplication might arise could be in various mathematical applications, such as calculating areas, volumes, or financial sums, depending on the units or values that 322 and 31 represent.