Question

Thirty-eight fifth graders at Vernon Elementary are going on the field trip to the art museum. They are riding in vans that each hold 9 students. How many vans will they need for everyone to get to the art museum?

Answer 1

Since 9*4=36 and there are 38 kids, you would need 5 vans.

Answer 2

38 / 9 = 4 R 2
4 vans will hold 9 students, and one bus will hold 2 students.