Interpreting Remainders

Front

What is a remainder in division?

Back

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

Front

How do you find out how many full groups can be made from a total?

Back

To find out how many full groups can be made, divide the total number by the size of each group and ignore the remainder.

Front

If 36 people need one slice of pizza each and each pizza has 8 slices, how many pizzas are needed?

Back

5 pizzas are needed.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the number of boxes needed for packing items?

Back

Number of boxes = Total items ÷ Items per box (round up if there's a remainder).

Front

If a factory has 85 teddy bears and each box holds 9, how many full boxes can be packed?

Back

9 full boxes can be packed.

Front

What does it mean to round up in division?

Back

Rounding up means to increase the quotient to the next whole number if there is a remainder.

Front

How many trays are needed for 84 muffins if each tray holds 9 muffins?

Back

10 trays are needed.

Front

If 62 students are going on a trip and each car holds 4 students, how many cars are needed?

Back

16 cars are needed.

Front

What is the minimum number of tents needed for 32 athletes if 3 can sleep in one tent?

Back

11 tents are needed.

Front

What is the relationship between division and multiplication?

Back

Division is the process of determining how many times one number is contained within another, which is the inverse of multiplication.