Question

Which statement best describes (3x4) x 6 = 3 x (4x6)

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The grouping of the multiplicands has changed, but the end result will be the same.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option is : Grouping of the factors is changed but the product is the same.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given statement is ,

(3x4) x 6 = 3 x (4x6)

To find (3x4) x 6

(3x4) x 6 = 12 x 6 = 72

To find 3 x (4x6)

3 x (4x6) = 3 x 24 = 72

The result of these two expression is same.

Therefore we can conclude that,

Therefore the correct answer is,

The grouping of the factors is changed but the product is the same.