Interpret 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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If 50 books are divided among shelves that hold 8 books each, how do you find out how many books won't fit?

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Divide 50 by 8. The quotient tells you how many shelves are full, and the remainder tells you how many books are left over.

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What does '6R2' mean in division?

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'6R2' means that when a number is divided by another, the quotient is 6 and the remainder is 2.

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How do you calculate the number of groups when dividing?

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Divide the total number by the size of each group. The quotient is the number of full groups, and the remainder is what is left over.

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If 32 athletes need to sleep in tents with 3 athletes per tent, how do you find the number of tents needed?

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Divide 32 by 3. The quotient gives the number of full tents, and the remainder shows how many athletes are left without a tent.

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What is the formula to find the number of items that do not fit in a given number of groups?

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Use the formula: Total items - (Number of groups × Size of each group) = Items that do not fit.

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How many tables are needed for 32 students if each table seats 6?

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Divide 32 by 6. The quotient tells you how many tables are fully occupied, and the remainder shows how many students are left without a table.

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What does it mean if a problem states '9R2' for relay teams?

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It means that 9 full teams can be formed, and there are 2 students left who cannot form another complete team.

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How do you determine the minimum number of containers needed for a certain number of items?

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Divide the total number of items by the capacity of each container. Round up if there is a remainder.

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What is the relationship between division and remainders?

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In division, the remainder is what is left over after dividing the total into equal parts.