Question

Which equation applies the associative property of multiplication?

A: 4/9 x (-3/8) x 9/4 = 4/9 x 9/4 x (-3.8)

B:​ −12/5 x (7/12 x 1/9) x 8/5 = (−12/5 x 7/12) x (1/9 x 8/5)

C: ​(−4/11 − 2/3) − 3/4 = −4/11 − (2/3 − 3/4)

D:​ 1/2 x (5/8 + 3/6) = (1/2 x 5/8) + (1/2 x 3/6)

Answer 1

Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation:

The associative property of multiplication is a rule that states the result of three numbers being multiplied is the same regardless of the order of the numbers. In choice c, -12/5, 7/12, and 1/9 are being multiplied by each other on both sides of the equation, but they are in different orders, hence Choice C applies the associative property of multiplication.