# multiply ## Multiply any two numbers ```cpp multiply(a, b); ``` will return the product of the two given numbers. The return\_type specifies in which data type the multiplication will be returned in, like shown in below example: ```cpp multiply(7.89, 6); //42 multiply(3.21, 12); //38.52 multiply(-1, 5); //1, AND operator ------------------------ multiply('a', 'b'); //'"' ``` {% hint style="warning" %} Typically multiplication works only for numeric data types, but in this case, you have an additional option for characters. Before using it in that way, please test it before actually implementing something. {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://math-5.gitbook.io/math/reference/mathematical-operations/multiply.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.