Per Hour Word Problems

The video tutorial presents a problem involving Jimmy Butler painting dorm rooms. Initially, it is stated that Jimmy can paint 5 rooms in a 6-hour shift. The task is to determine how long it takes him to paint one room. The teacher guides students through the problem-solving process, converting hours to minutes for easier division, and concludes that it takes 72 minutes to paint one room. The tutorial also provides tips for estimating answers in multiple-choice scenarios.

What was the initial mistake in the problem statement regarding Jimmy's painting task?

• Jimmy paints 5 rooms in a 6-hour shift.

• Jimmy paints 6 rooms in a 5-hour shift.

• Jimmy paints 6 rooms in a 1-hour shift.

• Jimmy paints 5 rooms in a 1-hour shift.

How many minutes does it take Jimmy to paint one room?

• 120 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 72 minutes

• 60 minutes

What is the first step in solving the problem of finding the time taken to paint one room?

• Divide 6 by 5 directly.

• Convert hours into minutes.

• Subtract 5 from 360.

• Multiply the number of rooms by 6.

What is the final answer for the time taken to paint one room in hours and minutes?

• 1 hour 15 minutes

• 1 hour 12 minutes

• 1 hour 10 minutes

• 1 hour 20 minutes

What tip does the teacher give for estimating answers in multiple-choice questions?

• Choose the option with the smallest number.

• Ignore the problem statement.

• Estimate based on the number of rooms and time.

• Always choose the longest time option.