Question

Rewrite the following multiplication problem using the associative property and then show that both results will be the same. (1/2)x(2/3)x(4/5)​

Answer 1

Answer(1/2)x(2/3)x(4/5)

(1/2x2/3)x(4/5)

(1 1/4x2 1/2)

2 3/4

Explanation:

(1/2)x(2/3x4/5)

(1/2x1 3/4)

2 3/4