Question

Which of the following is an example of the Closure Property of multiplication for the set of whole numbers?

A. 74 + 59 = 59 + 74
B. 65 × 3 = 3 × 65
C. 6× 4 = 24
D (2 + 4) + 5 = 2 + (4 + 5)

Answer 1

Explanation:

The correct option is A 6

×

4 = 24

Closure property of multiplication for whole numbers states that product of two whole numbers a and b is always a whole number c.

Only options B and C have a multiplication sign. Of them, option B is of the form a

×

b = b

×

a

So 6

×

4 = 24 is an example for closure property of multiplication.