Let $*$ be a binary operation on the set $Q$ of rational numbers defined as $a * b = \frac{ab}{4}$. Which of the following is true?

  • A
    The operation is commutative but not associative.
  • B
    The operation is associative but not commutative.
  • C
    The operation is both commutative and associative.
  • D
    The operation is neither commutative nor associative.

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