Question

5×60×20
Use multiplication properties to find product and identify the property used

Answer 1

Answer: The product is 6,000 and the properties applied are: Commutative property of multiplication and Associative property of multiplication.

Explanation:

1. The commutative property of multiplication says that the order of the factors does not change the product. Then:

`5*60*20=6,000\\60*5*20=6,000\\60*20*5=6,000\\20*5*60=6,000\\20*60*5=6,000`

2. The associative property of multiplication says that if you change the grouping of factors does not change the product, as you can see below:

`(5*60)*20=300*20=6,000\\5*(60*20)=5*1,200=6,000`