Understanding Division in Real-Life Applications

This video tutorial demonstrates how to divide whole numbers to solve real-world problems. It presents two examples: calculating the number of bows Andrea can make from a spool of ribbon and determining the number of servings in a box of oatmeal. The video explains the division process step-by-step, using both examples to illustrate the concept of finding quotients. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the solutions and encourages viewers to apply these methods to similar problems.

What is the main topic introduced in the video?

• Multiplying fractions

• Subtracting integers

• Adding decimals

• Dividing whole numbers to solve real-life problems

How many feet of ribbon does each bow require?

• 4 feet

• 6 feet

• 5 feet

• 3 feet

If Andrea has 36 feet of ribbon, how many bows can she make?

• 8 bows

• 9 bows

• 10 bows

• 7 bows

What method is used to verify the number of bows Andrea can make?

• Modeling the ribbon into sections

• Guessing

• Drawing a diagram

• Using a calculator

How many ounces are in a box of oatmeal?

• 150 ounces

• 132 ounces

• 120 ounces

• 140 ounces

What is the size of each serving of oatmeal?

• 5 ounces

• 3 ounces

• 4 ounces

• 2 ounces

How many servings are in the box of oatmeal?

• 48 servings

• 40 servings

• 42 servings

• 44 servings

What division method is used to find the number of oatmeal servings?

• Mental math

• Short division

• Using a calculator

• Long division

What is the first step in the long division process for the oatmeal example?

• Finding how many threes are in 13

• Multiplying the quotient

• Adding the numbers

• Subtracting the remainder

What is the final quotient obtained in the oatmeal example?

• 42

• 44

• 43

• 45