1. **State the problem:** Multiply 24 by 18. 2. **Formula used:** Multiplication of two numbers is straightforward: $$a \times b$$. 3. **Calculate:** $$24 \times 18$$ 4. **Step-by-step multiplication:** - Multiply 24 by 10: $$24 \times 10 = 240$$ - Multiply 24 by 8: $$24 \times 8 = 192$$ - Add the two results: $$240 + 192 = 432$$ 5. **Final answer:** $$24 \times 18 = 432$$ This means when you multiply 24 by 18, the product is 432.