Understanding Division Concepts

The video tutorial explains how to solve a word problem involving division. Mrs. Olsen has 30.6 pounds of metamorphic rock that needs to be divided equally into nine containers. The tutorial guides viewers through the process of using division to find out how many pounds of rock will be in each container. It highlights the importance of recognizing keywords like 'each' or 'per' in word problems as indicators for division. The solution involves dividing 30.6 by 9, resulting in 3.4 pounds per container.

What is the total weight of metamorphic rock Mrs. Olsen had?

• 35.8 pounds

• 30.6 pounds

• 25.4 pounds

• 40.2 pounds

How many containers did Mrs. Olsen need to divide the rocks into?

• 9

• 8

• 10

• 7

What mathematical operation is suggested by the words 'each' or 'per' in a problem?

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

Why is division used in this word problem?

• To add the weights together

• To calculate the number of containers

• To determine the weight in each container

• To find the total weight of rocks

What is the first step in dividing a decimal number?

• Ignore the decimal

• Move the decimal straight up

• Move the decimal to the left

• Move the decimal to the right

What is the result of dividing 30 by 9 in the division process?

• 30

• 33

• 27

• 3

What is the remainder when 30 is divided by 9?

• 2

• 3

• 1

• 0

How many times does 9 fit into 36?

• 6

• 4

• 3

• 5

What is the total number of groups formed when dividing 30 by 9?

• 4

• 3

• 5

• 2

What is the next step after finding the remainder in the division process?

• Multiply the remainder

• Add the remainder to the next digit

• Subtract the remainder

• Drop down the next digit