Interpreting Remainders

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What is a remainder in division?

Back

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 number of full groups when dividing?

Back

To find the number of full groups, divide the total number by the size of each group and ignore the remainder.

Front

If 37 people are seated at tables for 2, how many full tables are there?

Back

18 full tables.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the number of shelves needed for books?

Back

Number of shelves = Total books ÷ Books per shelf.

Front

If a teacher has 55 books and each shelf holds 9 books, how many shelves does she fill?

Back

6 shelves.

Front

How do you determine how many teams can be formed from a group?

Back

Divide the total number of people by the team size and ignore the remainder.

Front

If there are 56 students and each relay team has 6 students, how many teams can be formed?

Back

10 teams.

Front

What is the relationship between total items and slices in a pizza?

Back

Total slices = Number of pizzas × Slices per pizza.

Front

If Ms. Morey orders pizzas cut into 8 slices for 36 people, how many pizzas does she need?

Back

5 pizzas.

Front

How do you calculate the number of tents needed for camping?

Back

Divide the total number of campers by the number of campers per tent and round up if necessary.