The following examples illustrate the commutative property of multiplication.

5 · 2 · 9 = 2 · 5 · 9

3.14 · 2 = 2 · 3.14

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

a · b = a ÷ b

a · (b · c) = (a · b) · c

a · b = b · a

a · b = a · c