12 Division interpret remainder short 3

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It answers the question of how many times one number is contained within another.

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What does the remainder mean 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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How do you interpret a remainder in a real-world context?

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In real-world situations, a remainder can indicate that there are leftover items that do not fit into the groups being formed.

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If 23 children need to be divided into groups of 5, how many full groups can be formed?

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4 full groups can be formed, with 3 children remaining.

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How many cars are needed for 23 children if each car holds 5 children?

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5 cars are needed to transport all 23 children.

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If a jug holds 5 gallons, how many jugs are needed for 23 gallons?

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4 jugs are needed, with 3 gallons left over.

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What is the formula to calculate how many groups can be formed in division?

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The formula is: Number of groups = Total items ÷ Size of each group.

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How do you round up when interpreting remainders?

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When there is a remainder, you round up to ensure all items are accounted for, as you need an additional group.

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If 84 muffins are packed into cartons that hold 9 muffins each, how many cartons are needed?

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10 cartons are needed to pack all 84 muffins.

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What is the importance of understanding remainders in division?

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Understanding remainders helps in real-life situations where items cannot be evenly distributed.