Chapter 1.4, Problem 45SR

To determine

To calculate:To name the property shown by the statement - $5\cdot 3=3\cdot 5$

Answer to Problem 45SR

Cumulative property is shown by the statement $5\cdot 3=3\cdot 5$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:Statement $5\cdot 3=3\cdot 5$

Calculation:

Statement is given as

  $5\cdot 3=3\cdot 5$

Here,

  $LHS=5\cdot 3=15$

  $RHS=3\cdot 5=15$

In this case, the value of the product does not change when the order of multiplication gets changed.

This is referred to as cumulative property of multiplication.