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 calculate the number of full groups in division?

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

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If you have 55 books and each shelf holds 9 books, how many shelves are completely filled?

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6 shelves are completely filled.

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What does it mean to interpret a remainder in a real-world context?

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Interpreting a remainder means understanding what the leftover amount represents in a practical situation.

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How many trays can be filled with 46 apples if each tray holds 6 apples?

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7 trays can be filled.

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What is the formula to find the number of items that can be grouped?

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The formula is: Number of groups = Total items ÷ Items per group.

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

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10 relay teams can be formed.

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How do you determine how many cars are needed for a group of students?

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Divide the total number of students by the number of students per car and round up if there is a remainder.

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If Ms. Morey orders pizzas for 36 people and each pizza has 8 slices, how many pizzas does she need?

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Ms. Morey needs to order 5 pizzas.

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What is the importance of rounding up in division when dealing with groups?

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Rounding up ensures that there are enough groups to accommodate all items or people, even if there are leftovers.