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Year 4 maths · AC.1 · Properties of Multiplication

Commutative property of multiplication

Switching the order of the factors does not change the product. Find the missing factor.

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  1. 5 × 6 = □ × 5

    Answer: 6

  2. 8 × 5 = 5 × □

    Answer: 8

  3. 5 × 4 = □ × 5

    Answer: 4

Tip: Switching the order of the factors does not change the product. Find the missing factor.

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