Interpreting Remainders - Lesson 3

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What is a remainder in division?

Back

A remainder is the amount left over after dividing a number into equal parts.

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How do you find the remainder when dividing?

Back

To find the remainder, divide the number and see how many times the divisor fits into it completely, then subtract the product from the original number.

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If you have 14 items and want to divide them among 6 groups, how do you find out how many items each group gets?

Back

Divide 14 by 6. Each group gets 2 items, and there will be 2 items left over.

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What does it mean to split something evenly?

Back

To split something evenly means to divide it into equal parts.

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If you have 38 chocolate bars and each box contains 8 bars, how do you find out how many boxes you need?

Back

Divide 38 by 8. You will need 5 boxes, with 2 bars left over.

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What is the formula to calculate how many full groups you can make?

Back

The formula is: Total items ÷ Group size = Number of full groups.

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If you need 28 boards and they come in packs of 3, how do you find out how many packs to buy?

Back

Divide 28 by 3. You will need 10 packs to have enough boards.

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What is the importance of understanding remainders in real-life situations?

Back

Understanding remainders helps in making decisions about how to distribute items evenly and knowing what is left over.

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If you have 34 pennies and want to make 7 equal stacks, how do you find out how many more pennies you need?

Back

Divide 34 by 7. You will need 1 more penny to make all stacks equal.

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How many full stacks can you make with 60 cartons if each stack holds 8 cartons?

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Divide 60 by 8. You can make 7 full stacks.