Fraction Word Problems: Multiply or Divide

What is the first step in identifying whether a word problem involves multiplication or division?

• Finding the total amount needed

• Checking if the problem asks for a total

• Asking if the problem involves fractional groups or amounts

• Determining if there are equal groups

When faced with a problem asking for a total from fractional groups, what operation should you use?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

What indicates that a word problem requires division?

• When it involves finding a part of a part

• When it asks for the total of something

• When it involves combining groups

• When it involves dividing a total into equal groups

What key concept helps determine when to multiply in fraction word problems?

• Combining equal groups into a larger group

• Taking part of a part

• Taking part of a whole

• Dividing into equal parts

What should you do after solving a word problem to ensure accuracy?

• Check if the answer is reasonable

• Start over and solve it again

• Ask someone else to solve it

• Look for keywords in the problem

In the hamburger meat example, what operation is used to find the total weight of meat purchased?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

How do you solve a division problem involving fractions, as shown in the sugar example?

• Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor

• Add the divisor to the dividend

• Subtract the divisor from the dividend

• Divide by the reciprocal of the divisor

What is the result when dividing 3 cups of sugar into containers of one-third cup each?

• 6 containers

• 9 containers

• 3 containers

• 12 containers

How long will four cups of dog food last if half a cup is used each day?

• 8 days

• 4 days

• 16 days

• 12 days

What fraction of the pizza does Rachel eat if she eats half of the remaining one-third of a pizza?

• One-half

• One-sixth

• One-third

• One-fourth