The following examples illustrate the associative property of multiplication. (5 · 3) · 6 = 5 · (3 · 6)

2 · (1.1 · 0.1) = (2 · 1.1) · 0.1

Study the examples, then choose the statement that best describes the property.

a · (b · c) = (a · b) · c

a · b · c = c · a · b

b · c · a = (b · c · a)

(a · b) · c = a · b