Understanding Student Prize Distribution

The video tutorial guides students through solving a word problem involving a school carnival game. It begins by introducing the problem, highlighting key numbers, and dismissing irrelevant information. The instructor then explains how to calculate the number of students who won different prizes and how to find the fraction of students who won baseball caps. The tutorial concludes by identifying the correct answer choice from multiple options.

What is the main challenge presented by question number six?

• It has multiple correct answers.

• It involves complex algebra.

• It requires understanding of proportions.

• It is a lengthy question.

How many students participated in the fish pond game?

• 47

• 16

• 24

• 31

Why is it important to circle the number 47 in the problem?

• It is the total number of prizes.

• It is the base number for calculations.

• It is the number of baseball caps.

• It is the number of stuffed animals.

How many students won stuffed animals?

• 31

• 24

• 7

• 16

What prize did 7 students win?

• Baseball caps

• Rubber balls

• Gift cards

• Stuffed animals

What is the first step in solving the problem?

• Dividing the total number of students by 2.

• Adding the number of stuffed animals and rubber balls.

• Subtracting the number of rubber balls from stuffed animals.

• Multiplying the number of baseball caps by 3.

How many students won baseball caps?

• 24

• 16

• 7

• 31

What is the total number of students who won either stuffed animals or rubber balls?

• 24

• 16

• 47

• 31

What is the significance of the number 31 in the problem?

• It is the number of students who won baseball caps.

• It is the total number of students who won prizes other than baseball caps.

• It is the number of students who did not win any prize.

• It is the number of students who won both stuffed animals and rubber balls.

What is the base number used for calculations in the problem?

• 47

• 16

• 24

• 31