4×103

4×103 is an arithmetic expression representing the product of the integers 4 and 103. When evaluated, it equals 412.

In mathematical terms, 4×103 = 4 × 103 = 412. The prime factorization of this product is 2^2 × 103, since 4 is 2 squared and 103 is a prime number. The result, 412, is an even number and can be divided by 2, 4, 103, and 206 with integer results.

Ambiguity can arise from typographic or notational conventions. In plain text, the expression 4×103 can be confused with 4×10^3 (four times ten raised to the third power) if the exponent notation is not clearly indicated. The latter equals 4000, which is a different value. Context typically clarifies the intended meaning: for example, in programming or data entry, explicit formatting or parentheses may be used to avoid confusion.

Examples and applications of the expression include basic arithmetic checks, unit tests in mathematics education, and demonstrations of the associative and distributive properties of multiplication. As with any simple product, the result can be used in further calculations, such as division (412 ÷ 4 = 103) or combining with other factors (103 × 4 = 412).