Interpret the Remainder

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What is the remainder in division?

Back

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 interpret the remainder in a real-world context?

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In real-world situations, the remainder can indicate items that are left over or not fully utilized, and may require rounding up or down depending on the context.

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If you have 67 bandages and each package contains 8, how many packages do you need?

Back

9 packages (67 ÷ 8 = 8 R3, round up to 9).

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What is the minimum number of canoes needed for 39 students if each canoe holds 4 students?

Back

10 canoes (39 ÷ 4 = 9 R3, round up to 10).

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How many full batches of lemonade can Amanda make with 65 lemons if each batch requires 6 lemons?

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10 full batches (65 ÷ 6 = 10 R5, ignore the remainder).

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If 28 students need to be transported in vans that hold 11 students each, how many students are in the last van?

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6 students (28 ÷ 11 = 2 R6, so 6 students in the last van).

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How many centerpieces can Siya make with 41 flowers if each centerpiece requires 5 flowers?

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8 centerpieces (41 ÷ 5 = 8 R1, ignore the remainder).

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What does it mean to round up in division?

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Rounding up means increasing the quotient to the next whole number when there is a remainder.

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What is the formula to find the number of packages needed when you have a total and a package size?

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Number of packages = Total items ÷ Package size, round up if there's a remainder.

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In division, what does 'ignore the remainder' mean?

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It means to only consider the whole number part of the quotient and not the leftover amount.