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 divided evenly by another.

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How do you find the number of full groups when dividing?

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To find the number of full groups, divide the total number by the size of each group and take the whole number part of the result.

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If 55 books are placed on shelves that hold 9 books each, how many shelves are filled?

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6 shelves are filled.

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

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It means that not all items can be evenly distributed into the groups.

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How do you calculate the number of full boxes when packing items?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of items each box can hold and take the whole number part.

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If a factory packed 85 teddy bears into boxes of 9, how many full boxes are there?

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9 full boxes.

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What is the formula to find the number of trays needed for packing apples?

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Divide the total number of apples by the number of apples each tray can hold.

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If a farmer packs 46 apples into trays of 6, how many trays are filled?

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7 trays are filled.

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How do you determine the number of full tables in a cafeteria?

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Divide the total number of people by the number of people each table can hold and take the whole number part.

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If there are 37 people and each table holds 2, how many full tables are there?

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18 full tables.