Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

What does "commutative" mean?

  1. a*(b*c)d = (a*b)(c*d)

  2. commutative is not a mathematical term

  3. a*b*c = d

  4. a*b=b*a
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The commutative property in mathematics states that the order of operands doesn't change the result: a*b = b*a for multiplication and a+b = b+a for addition. Option A shows the associative property, Option C is not a standard property, and Option B is incorrect.

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