1. The problem is to multiply 68 by 12. 2. We can write this as $68 \times 12$. 3. Multiply 68 by 10: $68 \times 10 = 680$. 4. Multiply 68 by 2: $68 \times 2 = 136$. 5. Add the two results: $680 + 136 = 816$. 6. Therefore, $68 \times 12 = 816$.