Word Problems: Division

The video tutorial explains how to solve a problem involving seating 40 people using tables and chairs. It begins by identifying the known numbers, 40 and 8, and the unknown variable, which is the number of tables needed. The teacher demonstrates the calculation by dividing 40 by 8, using timetable knowledge to find the answer, which is 5 tables. This solution is worth 1 mark.

What is the main problem introduced in the video?

• How to calculate the area of a table

• How to draw a diagram of a table

• How many tables are needed to seat 40 people

• How to arrange chairs around a table

Which numbers are identified as known in the problem?

• 40 and 10

• 10 and 5

• 8 and 5

• 40 and 8

What is the unknown value that needs to be calculated?

• The number of people

• The number of chairs

• The number of tables

• The size of the room

What calculation is performed to find the number of tables needed?

• Multiplying 40 by 8

• Subtracting 8 from 40

• Dividing 40 by 8

• Adding 40 and 8

What is the result of the calculation 40 divided by 8?

• 6

• 4

• 5

• 8