Multiplication and division properties and rules help us multiply and divide simply because they guide these basic math operations in determining the proper outcome such as the product and quotient of the objective numbers. For example, take for instance the zero property of multiplication, it states that any digit that is multiplied by zero is zero. This simple property provides us an idea that when there is a scenario that we are given an equation that is 1 x 0, we can answer the equation immediately which is 0. <span> </span>(brainly.com/question/134857)