1/6/25 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 evenly divided by another.

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How do you find out how many groups can be made from a total?

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Divide the total number by the size of each group. The quotient tells you how many full groups can be made, and the remainder tells you what is left over.

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If you have 27 students and each table seats 4, how many tables do you need?

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7 tables (with 3 students left over).

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What does it mean if a division problem has a remainder?

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It means that the total cannot be evenly divided by the divisor, and there are some left over.

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How do you interpret the remainder in a real-life situation?

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The remainder can indicate items that cannot fit into the groups or additional resources needed.

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If 46 students need supervision and each counselor can monitor 6, how many counselors are needed?

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8 counselors (with 2 students left over needing supervision).

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What is the formula to calculate the number of boxes needed for packing?

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

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If you have 93 pairs of shoes and each box holds 7 pairs, how many boxes do you need?

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14 boxes (with 1 pair left over).

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What does 'r' mean in division problems?

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The 'r' stands for remainder, indicating what is left after division.

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How do you calculate the number of items in the last group when dividing?

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Use the remainder from the division to determine how many items are in the last group.