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Multiplicand


A multiplicand is a quantity that is multiplied by another (the multiplier). For example, in the expression a×b, b is the multiplicand.

The result of the multiplication of two or more quantities is termed their product.


See also

Factor, Multiplication, Multiplier, Product

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References

Gellert, W.; Gottwald, S.; Hellwich, M.; Kästner, H.; and Künstner, H. (Eds.). VNR Concise Encyclopedia of Mathematics, 2nd ed. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, p. 22, 1989.

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Weisstein, Eric W. "Multiplicand." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/Multiplicand.html

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