Tell what property allows you to compute 1/3 × (6 × 4/5) as (1/3 × 6) × 4/3

Solution:

A rational number is a number that is of the form p/q where p and q are integers and q is not equal to 0.

According to the associative property of multiplication,

(a × b) × c = a × (b × c)

Thus, by using the associativity of multiplication we see that,

1/3 × (6 × 4/5) = (1/3 × 6) × 4/3

Hence, the associative property of multiplication has been used in the given expression.

☛ Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 1

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Tell what property allows you to compute 1/3 × (6 × 4/5) as (1/3 × 6) × 4/3?

NCERT Solutions Class 8 Maths Chapter 1 Exercise 1.1 Question 7

Summary:

The property of associativity of multiplication allows you to compute 1/3 × (6 × 4/5) as (1/3 × 6) × 4/3.

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