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 out how many full groups can be made from a total?

Back

Divide the total by the size of each group and ignore the remainder.

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If 36 people need one slice of pizza each and each pizza has 8 slices, how many pizzas are needed?

Back

5 pizzas are needed.

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What is the formula to calculate the number of items needed when you have a total and a group size?

Back

Total items ÷ Group size = Number of groups needed.

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If 62 students are going on a trip and each car holds 4 students, how do you calculate the number of cars needed?

Back

Divide 62 by 4, which equals 15 with a remainder of 2, so 16 cars are needed.

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What does it mean if there is a remainder when dividing?

Back

It means that not all items can be evenly distributed into groups.

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How many full tables can be filled with 37 people if each table holds 2?

Back

18 full tables can be filled.

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

Back

10 canoes are needed.

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What is the process to determine how many shelves are needed for 55 books if each shelf holds 9?

Back

Divide 55 by 9, which equals 6 with a remainder, so 6 shelves are filled.

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What is the significance of rounding up in division problems?

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Rounding up ensures that all items are accounted for, even if there is a remainder.