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 calculation is performed to determine the number of tables needed?

What is the final answer for the number of tables required?