Deciding Between Multiplication and Division in Fraction Problems

What should you look for in word problems to decide between multiplication and division?

• Numerical values

• Word clues

• Graphs

• Problem length

Which word typically indicates a multiplication operation in word problems?

• Difference

• Sum

• Quotient

• Product

What does '3 fifths of a number' imply in mathematical operations?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

What does the word 'product' suggest in the context of mathematical operations?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

• None of the above

What is the role of the word 'of' in multiplication contexts?

• Indicates addition

• Indicates subtraction

• Indicates multiplication

• Indicates division

Which term is commonly used to indicate division in word problems?

• Product

• Quotient

• Total

• Factor

If a problem states 'four divided by a number', what operation is being suggested?

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

How straightforward are the instructions typically in fraction word problems regarding operations?

• Misleading

• Very clear

• Very vague

• Somewhat clear