Interpreting 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 does not divide the other evenly.

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When should you round up in division problems?

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You should round up when you need a whole number of items, such as people or objects, and there is a remainder.

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If a gardener can carry 98 pounds of dirt and needs to move 2,150 pounds, how do you find the number of trips needed?

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Divide 2,150 by 98. The result is 21 with a remainder of 92, so round up to 22 trips.

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How do you determine the number of tables needed for students?

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Divide the total number of students by the number of students per table. Round up if there is a remainder.

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What does it mean to ignore the remainder in division?

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Ignoring the remainder means you only consider the whole number part of the division result.

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How do you calculate the number of packages needed if items come in sets?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of items per package. Round up if there is a remainder.

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What is the formula to find out how many buses are needed for a group?

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Divide the total number of people by the bus capacity. Round up if there is a remainder.

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If 124 students need transportation and each van holds 18 students, how do you find the number of vans needed?

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Divide 124 by 18. The result is 6 with a remainder of 16, so round up to 7 vans.

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What is the importance of rounding up in real-life situations?

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Rounding up ensures that there are enough resources (like seats or packages) for everyone.

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What is a practical example of using division with remainders?

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When distributing items evenly among groups, if there are leftovers, you need to account for them.