Interpreting Remainders

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when one number cannot be evenly divided by another.

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How do you find the minimum number of groups needed when dividing a total?

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To find the minimum number of groups, divide the total by the group size and round up if there is a remainder.

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If 39 students go canoeing and each canoe holds 4 students, how many canoes are needed?

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10 canoes are needed.

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What is the formula to calculate the number of items per group?

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Number of groups = Total items ÷ Items per group.

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If 62 students need to travel in cars that hold 4 students each, how many cars are needed?

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16 cars are needed.

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What does it mean if there is a remainder of 1 when dividing?

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It means that one additional group is needed to accommodate the leftover item.

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How many full tables are there if 37 people are seated at tables for 2?

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There are 18 full tables.

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What is the importance of rounding up in division problems?

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Rounding up ensures that all items are accounted for, even if there is a remainder.

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If a teacher has 55 books and each shelf holds 9 books, how many shelves are filled?

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6 shelves are filled.

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How do you calculate the number of trays needed for 84 muffins if each tray holds 9 muffins?

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You need 10 trays.