Which of the following formulas illustrates the associative property of multiplication?
A) $( a \cdot b ) \cdot c = a \cdot ( b \cdot c )$
B) $a ( b + c ) = a b + b c$
C) $a + b = b + a$
D) None of these

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The associative property of multiplication states that the grouping of factors does not affect the product. Formula A shows that regardless of whether we first multiply a and b or b and c, the end result will be the same.

Which of the Following Formulas Illustrates the Associative Property of Multiplication