Using the Bus Stop Method for Division Problems: 840/5

The video tutorial explains how to solve a division problem using the bus stop method. It begins by setting up the problem with the numbers 840 and 5, and then demonstrates how to divide step-by-step, handling remainders. The process involves dividing 8 by 5, then 34 by 5, and finally 40 by 5, resulting in the final answer of 168. The tutorial emphasizes understanding multiples of five and concludes with writing the answer in the box.

What is the first step in setting up the division problem 840 divided by 5 using the bus stop method?

• Place 5 inside the bus stop and 840 outside.

• Place 840 inside the bus stop and 5 outside.

• Divide 840 by 10 first.

• Multiply 840 by 5.

When dividing 8 by 5, what is the quotient and what is the remainder?

• Quotient is 3, remainder is 2.

• Quotient is 2, remainder is 1.

• Quotient is 1, remainder is 2.

• Quotient is 1, remainder is 3.

How many times does 5 go into 34, and what is the remainder?

• 6 times, remainder 5.

• 6 times, remainder 4.

• 5 times, remainder 4.

• 7 times, remainder 3.

What is the result of dividing 40 by 5 in the final step?

• 7

• 9

• 8

• 6

What is the final answer to the division problem 840 divided by 5?

• 160

• 168

• 170

• 180