Key words that often indicate multiplication or division in word problems help identify which operation to use.
Multiplication Keywords
The following words commonly signal multiplication:
- Product: The result of multiplying numbers.
- Multiply: The action of finding the product.
- Multiplied by: Indicates the numbers being multiplied.
- Times: A common synonym for multiplication.
Division Keywords
The following words commonly signal division:
- Quotient: The result of dividing numbers.
- Divide: The action of splitting into equal parts.
- Divided by: Indicates the numbers being divided.
- Each: Often used when distributing equally.
- Per: Indicates a rate or ratio, often involving division.
- Average: The sum divided by the count.
- Divided equally: Indicates fair distribution.
- Split: Implies dividing into portions.
