To multiply bigger numbers, place the larger number on top of the smaller number. Then, multiply the last digit in the bottom number by each individual digit in the top number.
If we count the treats one by one we get a total of 12 . We can also use repeated addition to find the total number of treats. There are 4 groups of 3 , so we can add 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 . Whether we multiply or use repeated addition, we are finding the total of 4 groups of 3 treats.