Let's get this math done. We have 961 and we're going to multiply it by 3. This is the same as taking 961 and adding it to itself 3 times.
Step 1: 0 + 961 = 961
Step 2: 961 + 961 = 1922
Step 3: 1922 + 961 = 2883

So, 961*3 = 2883