Assertion: Any number when multiplied by 1, results in the number itse...
Understanding the Assertion and Reason
The statement given consists of an Assertion and a Reason related to multiplication.
Assertion: Any number when multiplied by 1, results in the number itself.
- This is a fundamental property of multiplication known as the Multiplicative Identity Property.
- When you multiply any number, say 'n', by 1, the result is always 'n'.
- For example, 5 x 1 = 5, and similarly, 42 x 1 = 42.
Reason: 42 x 1 = 42
- This is a specific example that illustrates the assertion.
- It correctly shows that when 42 is multiplied by 1, the outcome is indeed 42.
- However, while this example is true, it does not serve as a general explanation for the assertion, as the assertion applies to all numbers, not just 42.
Conclusion
- Both the Assertion and Reason are correct statements.
- However, the Reason does not effectively explain the Assertion because it only provides a specific case instead of a general principle.
Final Answer
The correct choice is (b): Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
This highlights the importance of understanding properties in mathematics and distinguishing between specific examples and general principles.