468×3

The mathematical expression 468 × 3 represents the operation of multiplying the number 468 by the number 3. This is a fundamental arithmetic calculation. To solve this, one can perform the multiplication as follows:

Begin by multiplying the units digit of 468 by 3. That is 8 × 3, which equals 24. Write down the 4 and carry over the 2.

Next, multiply the tens digit of 468 by 3. That is 6 × 3, which equals 18. Add the carried-over 2 to this result: 18 + 2 = 20. Write down the 0 and carry over the 2.

Finally, multiply the hundreds digit of 468 by 3. That is 4 × 3, which equals 12. Add the carried-over 2 to this result: 12 + 2 = 14. Write down the 14.

Combining these results, the product of 468 × 3 is 1404. This result can be verified using various methods, including repeated addition (468 + 468 + 468) or a calculator. The operation is straightforward and commonly encountered in elementary mathematics education and practical applications involving scaling quantities.