1 Rayville Elementary sponsors a math competition for 78 students. During the competition, the students work a total of 8,970 math problems in 4 hours. Each stus works the same number of problems. How many problems does each student work?

To find out how many problems each student worked, we can divide the total number of problems by the total number of students. So, 8,970 problems divided by 78 students gives us approximately 115 problems per student. That's a lot of math for four hours of work, so hats off to those dedicated students! Students engaging in competitions like this helps reinforce collaborative learning and boosts confidence. Math competitions are not just about the problem-solving, but also about teamwork and making friendships that last beyond the classroom. Who knows? A future mathematician or engineer could be among those 78 students!