Mathematics
Grade-3-
Easy
Question
Find the missing number to complete the associative property (5 × 4) × 3 = ____ × (3 × 4)
- 5
- 2
- 4
- 3
The correct answer is: 5
To find the missing number to complete the associative property in the given expression.
The associative property states that the sum or the product of three or more numbers does not change if they are grouped in a different way.
Using associative property,
(5 × 4) × 3 = 5 × (3 × 4)
Therefore, the missing number is 5.