Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 994. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 3. So, we're going to take the number 994 and add it to itself 3 times.
Step 1: 0 + 994 = 994
Step 2: 994 + 994 = 1988
Step 3: 1988 + 994 = 2982

So, 994*3 = 2982