title: Multiplication in Ruby
body: <p>I am trying to multiple a variable (input from the user) and <code>4</code>.  For some reason, this simple task can not be completed by me.</p>
  
  <p>Here is the code:</p>
  
  <pre><code>print "Enter an Integer between 1 and 12: "
  x = gets
  puts x * 4
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>Instead of multiplying <code>x</code> and <code>4</code>, it will print <code>x</code> a total of four times.</p>