Iget the same outcome so this is confusing to me.

You picked the correct answer, the reason why is because, the same symbols used to complete the example, is also the same answer you get with the 3rd equation. None of the other answers will come up to the same product as [(3*5) * 12].

Explanation:

answer; nonverbal decoding;

answer

car dealerships cannot obtain stock

explanation

recession is a period in the economy of a nation or a state   when there is temporary economic decline that is when people produce and spend less. that is industrial activities are reduced.it can be caused by increased unemployment which leads to less growth and a drop in consumer spending which affects businesses. during this period business sales and revenues decrease thus causing businesses not to expand this is because the demand goes down and the businesses start reporting loses.