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 does not divide evenly into another.

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

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In real-world situations, a remainder can indicate items that cannot be evenly distributed, such as leftover items after grouping.

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If you have 27 items and want to group them into sets of 5, how many complete sets can you make?

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5 complete sets, with a remainder of 2 items.

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What does it mean to round up when interpreting remainders?

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Rounding up means to increase the number to the next whole number, often used when you need a complete set.

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How many packages of ornaments does Taylor need for 131 guests if each package contains 6 ornaments?

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22 packages, because 131 divided by 6 equals 21 with a remainder, so you need to round up.

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If a box can hold 8 toy soldiers and you have 263 soldiers, how many boxes do you need?

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33 boxes, because 263 divided by 8 equals 32 with a remainder, so you need one more box for the remainder.

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What is the formula to find out how many items fit into groups?

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Divide the total number of items by the size of each group (total items ÷ group size).

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If Jackson has 38 books and can pack 6 in each box, how many books do not fit?

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2 books do not fit, because 38 divided by 6 equals 6 with a remainder of 2.

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What is the importance of ignoring the remainder in some problems?

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Ignoring the remainder can simplify the answer when only complete groups are needed.

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How do you express a remainder as a fraction?

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You can express a remainder as a fraction by placing the remainder over the divisor (remainder ÷ divisor).