To find: the property that illustrates the given statement
Answer to Problem 51STP
Option B shows associative property.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A Commutative property
B Associative Property
C Identity Property
D Zero Property
Calculation:
The Objective is to find the property used by the given statement.
The associative property states that you can multiply regardless of how the numbers are grouped.
In the above expression multiplication of numbers grouped differently gives the same result.
Option A shows the commutative property. So, option A can be eliminated.
Option C shows Identity property so, option C can be eliminated.
Option D shows Zeroproperty So, option D can be eliminated.
Option B shows associative property.
Hence option B is the solution.
Conclusion:
Therefore, option B shows associative property.
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