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 cannot be divided evenly by another.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How do you find the number of groups in division?

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To find the number of groups, divide the total number by the size of each group.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If 31 players are divided into groups of 9, how many full groups are there?

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3 full groups, with a remainder of 4 players.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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What does it mean if there is a remainder in a division problem?

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

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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How do you calculate the total number of boxes needed if you have 93 pairs of shoes and each box holds 7 pairs?

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Divide 93 by 7, which equals 13 with a remainder of 2, so you need 14 boxes.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the formula to calculate the number of items that fit into groups?

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Number of items = (Number of groups * Size of each group) + Remainder.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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If a detective has 27 batteries and each flashlight needs 5 batteries, how many flashlights can he use?

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He can use 5 flashlights, with 2 batteries remaining.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the significance of the remainder when packing items?

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The remainder indicates how many items are left over after filling all possible groups.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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How do you determine how many counselors are needed for 46 students if each counselor can monitor 6 students?

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Divide 46 by 6, which equals 7 with a remainder of 4, so you need 8 counselors.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the relationship between division and remainders?

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Division can result in a whole number and a remainder, showing how many complete groups can be formed and what is left over.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2