Interpret the Remainder

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What is the remainder in division?

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

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How do you interpret the remainder in a real-world context?

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You can use the remainder to form a fraction or decimal, round it up, or consider it as extra items.

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When should you ignore the remainder in a problem?

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You should ignore the remainder when the problem specifically asks for whole units only.

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What does it mean to round up in division?

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Rounding up means taking the next whole number if there is any remainder after division.

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How do you calculate the number of items per day if given total hours and days?

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Divide the total hours by the number of days and interpret the remainder appropriately.

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If a garden has an area of 882 square meters and one side is 35 meters, how do you find the other side?

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Divide the area by the known side length to find the other side length.

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What is the formula to find the number of trips needed if you have a total weight and a carrying capacity?

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Divide the total weight by the carrying capacity and round up if there is a remainder.

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How do you determine how many boxes can be filled with a total number of items?

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Divide the total number of items by the box capacity and interpret the remainder.

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What is the significance of the remainder in a division problem?

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The remainder can indicate leftover items or can be used to calculate fractions or decimals.

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How do you find out how many items you can buy with a certain amount of money?

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Divide the total money by the cost of one item and ignore the remainder if only whole items can be bought.