Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

What does "associative" mean?

  1. a*b = b*a

  2. a*(b*c)=(a*b)*c

  3. a*b*c = d

  4. Associative is not a mathematical term
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The associative property states that when performing the same operation (like multiplication or addition) on three or more numbers, the grouping doesn't matter: (a*b)c = a(b*c). Option A describes the commutative property, Option C is not a standard property, and Option D is incorrect.

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