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 interpret a remainder when solving real-world problems?

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You can either ignore the remainder, round up, or use it as part of a fraction, depending on the context of the problem.

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If you have 67 bandages and each package contains 8, how many packages do you need?

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9 packages (round up from 8.375).

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When dividing 136 diapers among 9 babies, how many diapers does each baby get?

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15 diapers (ignore the remainder).

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What is the formula to find out how many full batches can be made from a total number of items?

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Total items ÷ items per batch = number of full batches.

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If Amanda has 65 lemons and each batch needs 6 lemons, how many full batches can she make?

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10 full batches (ignore the remainder).

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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 and round up if necessary.

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If there are 32 students and each table seats 6, how many tables are needed?

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6 tables (round up from 5.33).

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What is the importance of rounding up in real-world applications?

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Rounding up ensures that there are enough resources or space for everyone.

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If a package contains 3 strings of lights and you need 53 strings, how many packages do you need?

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18 packages (round up from 17.67).