Can we say times?

Most dictionaries will tell you times is a preposition, though it is closer to an interposition, which some might call a conjunction. It could be seen as a noun with “ten times four” meaning “four, ten times”, or by parsing “Learn your three times table.” Alternatively, twice is seen as an adverb.

What do I know about multiplication?

In math, to multiply means to add equal groups. When we multiply, the number of things in the group increases. The two factors and the product are parts of a multiplication problem. In the multiplication problem, 6 × 9 = 54, the numbers 6 and 9 are the factors, while the number 54 is the product.

Do you say times or multiplied?

‘Times’ (not ‘time’) is the usual one; less commonly we say ‘multiplied by’. Even mathematicians usually say ‘times’ (or sometimes just ‘by’). In fact for many people (not mathematicians!) it’s become a verb, and they say ‘times it by two’ (for ‘multiply it by two’).

Is multiply add or times?

When writing, the common sign for multiplication is ‘×’. When you ‘multiply’ or ‘times’ a number you add it to itself a number of times, for example 4 multiplied by 3 is the same as saying 4 + 4 + 4 = 12. Multiplication is therefore a quicker way of adding the same number many times, for example 3 × 4 = 12.

What is short multiplication?

The short multiplication method is used in Written Calculation for one-digit multiplication only. When a number has to be multiplied by a two-digit number, pupils are taught to use long multiplication. In Written Calculation, the short division method is used for dividing by one-digit numbers only.

How do you write 24 hour clock in words?

To avoid confusion between 12 a.m. and 12 p.m. , use the 24-hour system, or write out the time in words, depending on the context: For 12 a.m. , use 00:00 (or 24:00), or midnight….The 24-hour system.

12-hour system	24-hour system
10:00 p.m.	22:00
11:00 p.m.	23:00
12:00 a.m. / midnight	00:00 (or 24:00)