Question

What keywords tell you when to multiply, or divide in word problems

Answer 1

The key word that designates multiplication or division is "each".

Explanation:

"Each" indicates that the groups being combined or split up need to be equal in size. Other words like "total", "area", "in all", and "altogether" can designate multiplication or

Answer 2

for multiplication

1. of.

Explanation:

for division

1. divided by
2. quotient of
3. out of
4. ratio of