Interpreting Remainder 4.4H

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What is a remainder in division?

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The remainder is the amount left over after division when one number does not divide the other evenly.

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How do we interpret a remainder when solving a problem?

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We can interpret a remainder in several ways, such as ignoring it, adding it to the quotient, or understanding it as part of the answer.

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If you divide 10 by 3, what is the quotient and the remainder?

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The quotient is 3 and the remainder is 1.

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What does it mean to 'ignore the remainder' in a problem?

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Ignoring the remainder means not considering it in the final answer, often used when only whole units are needed.

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How many display cases does Eric need for 158 action figures if each case holds 8?

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Eric needs 20 display cases.

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If a problem states that you can only use whole items, how should you handle the remainder?

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You should round down to the nearest whole number.

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What is the greatest number of bracelets Kaylee can make with 475 beads using 9 beads for each?

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Kaylee can make 52 bracelets.

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How many eggs does Miss Q have if she has 8 cartons with 12 eggs each?

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Miss Q has 96 eggs.

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If a recipe requires 9 eggs per cake, how many cakes can Miss Q make with 96 eggs?

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Miss Q can make 10 cakes.

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What is the formula to find the number of items needed when given a total and a capacity?

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The formula is: Number of items needed = Total items ÷ Capacity per item.