Word Problems: Determine the Operation

Front

What operation do you use to find out how many groups of a certain size can be made from a total?

Back

Division

Front

What operation do you use to find the total when combining two or more amounts?

Back

Addition

Front

What operation do you use to find the difference between two amounts?

Back

Subtraction

Front

If you have a total and want to find out how much is left after taking some away, which operation do you use?

Back

Subtraction

Front

If you have a total number of items and want to divide them into equal groups, which operation do you use?

Back

Division

Front

What is the result of adding two numbers together called?

Back

Sum

Front

What is the result of subtracting one number from another called?

Back

Difference

Front

What is the result of multiplying two numbers together called?

Back

Product

Front

What is the result of dividing one number by another called?

Back

Quotient

Front

If a problem states 'How many more?' which operation should you use?

Back

Subtraction