Question

1. choose a synonym for multiply.

a product
b factor
c reproduce
d divide

Explanation:

To find a synonym for "multiply", we analyze each option:

• Option a: "product" is a noun (result of multiplication), not a verb synonym for "multiply".
• Option b: "factor" can be a noun (a number in multiplication) or a verb (to break into factors, not a synonym for multiply).
• Option c: "reproduce" can mean to create more of something, which is similar to the idea of multiplying (increasing in quantity).
• Option d: "divide" is the opposite operation of multiply.

Answer:

c. reproduce