Division with remainders

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What is division with remainders?

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Division with remainders occurs when a number cannot be evenly divided by another number, resulting in a whole number (the quotient) and a leftover amount (the remainder).

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What does the 'r' in '9 r 2' stand for?

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The 'r' stands for 'remainder'. In '9 r 2', it means that when dividing, the quotient is 9 and the remainder is 2.

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How do you find the remainder in a division problem?

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To find the remainder, divide the number and see how many times the divisor fits into the dividend. The leftover amount is the remainder.

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If you divide 47 by 5, what is the quotient and remainder?

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The quotient is 9 and the remainder is 2, so it is written as 9 r 2.

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What is the remainder when 167 is divided by 3?

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The remainder is 2, meaning after dividing 167 by 3, there are 2 sunflower plants left.

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What is the result of 320 ÷ 4?

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The result is 80, meaning 320 can be evenly divided into 4 groups of 80.

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If Ms. Hollstegge has 170 M&Ms and puts 7 on each cupcake, how many will she eat?

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She will eat 2 M&Ms, which is the remainder after dividing 170 by 7.

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What happens to the remainder when dividing a number?

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The remainder is what is left over after the division is complete.

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When dividing 120 baseball cards among 7 friends, what is the remainder?

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The remainder is the number of cards left over after each friend gets an equal amount.

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What is the importance of the remainder in division problems?

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The remainder shows how much is left after dividing, which can be important in real-life situations.