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 find the remainder when dividing two numbers?

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To find the remainder, divide the first number by the second number and look at what is left after subtracting the largest multiple of the second number that fits into the first.

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If 85 teddy bears are packed into boxes of 9, how do you calculate how many are left over?

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Divide 85 by 9. The quotient is the number of full boxes, and the remainder is the number of teddy bears left over.

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What does 9R4 mean in division?

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9R4 means that when dividing, there are 9 full groups and a remainder of 4.

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How many tents are needed for 32 athletes if 3 can sleep in one tent?

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Divide 32 by 3. The quotient gives the number of full tents needed, and the remainder indicates if an additional tent is required.

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What is the formula to calculate how many items fit in a container?

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The formula is: Total items ÷ Capacity of container = Number of full containers + Remainder.

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If Meg has 50 books and each shelf holds 8 books, how do you find out how many books won't fit?

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Calculate how many books can fit on the shelves (6 shelves x 8 books = 48). Then subtract this from the total number of books (50 - 48 = 2).

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What is the minimum number of canoes needed for 39 students if each canoe holds 4 students?

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Divide 39 by 4. The quotient gives the number of full canoes needed, and if there is a remainder, you need one more canoe.

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How do you determine the number of pans needed for 75 cupcakes if each pan holds 9 cupcakes?

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Divide 75 by 9. The quotient gives the number of full pans, and the remainder shows how many cupcakes are left over.

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What does it mean if a problem states 'minimum number of items needed'?

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It means you need to calculate how many complete groups can be formed and if there are any leftovers that require an additional group.