Multiplication Properties Worksheet Test

Instructions

Write the answer to each question on a separate sheet of paper.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which multiplication property states that the order of factors does not affect the product?

   • A. Associative property
   • B. Commutative property
   • C. Distributive property
   • D. Identity property

2. Which multiplication property states that when any number is multiplied by 1, the product is the same as the original number?

   • A. Associative property
   • B. Commutative property
   • C. Distributive property
   • D. Identity property

3. Which multiplication property states that the product of any number and 0 is 0?

   • A. Associative property
   • B. Commutative property
   • C. Distributive property
   • D. Zero property

4. Which multiplication property states that when any number is multiplied by -1, the product is the additive inverse of the original number?

   • A. Associative property
   • B. Commutative property
   • C. Distributive property
   • D. Inverse property

True or False Questions

1. The commutative property of multiplication states that when you multiply two numbers, the product is always the same, no matter what order the numbers are in.
2. The identity property of multiplication states that when any number is multiplied by 0, the product is 0.
3. The associative property of multiplication states that when you multiply three numbers together, the product is always the same, no matter how you group the factors.
4. The distributive property of multiplication states that when you multiply a number by a sum, you can multiply each addend by the number and then add the products.
5. The zero property of multiplication states that the product of any number and 1 is the number itself.
6. The inverse property of multiplication states that when any number is multiplied by -1, the product is the same as the original number.

Fill in the Blank Questions

1. The __ property of multiplication states that the order of factors does not affect the product.
2. The __ property of multiplication states that when any number is multiplied by 1, the product is the same as the original number.
3. The __ property of multiplication states that the product of any number and 0 is 0.
4. The __ property of multiplication states that when any number is multiplied by -1, the product is the additive inverse of the original number.
5. The __ property of multiplication states that when you multiply a number by a sum, you can multiply each addend by the number and then add the products.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe the commutative property of multiplication.
2. Describe the identity property of multiplication.
3. Describe the zero property of multiplication.
4. Describe the distributive property of multiplication.
5. Describe the inverse property of multiplication.