4.4H Interpreting Remainders

Front

The detective's file cabinet holds 275 hanging folders. Each folder holds 8 case files except one. How many files are in that folder?

Back

3

Front

How did you use the remainder?

Back

Use the remainder as part of the answer.

Front

The detective has 27 batteries for his flashlights. Each flashlight needs 5 batteries. How many flashlights can he use?

Back

5

Front

How did you use the remainder?

Back

Drop the remainder.

Front

Detective D. Vinson needs to return some phone calls. He needs 7 minutes for each call. He has 120 minutes before his next meeting. How many calls can he make?

Back

17

Front

How did you use the remainder?

Back

Drop the remainder.

Front

Divide 132 pairs of handcuffs among 8 officers so that each one has the same number.

Back

16

Front

How did you use the remainder?

Back

Drop the remainder.

Front

The detective found 85 stolen jewels in 7 pouches. Each pouch held the same number of jewels except one. How many jewels were in that pouch?

Back

13

Front

How did you use the remainder?

Back

Use the remainder as part of the answer.