Interpreting Remainders

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

• 34

• 35

• 3

Tags

CCSS.5.OA.B.3

How did you use the remainder?

• a. Drop the remainder.

• b. Use the remainder to round the quotient to the next greater whole number

• c. Use the remainder as part of the answer.

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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

• 6

• 5

• 2

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.3

How did you use the remainder?

• a. Drop the remainder.

• b. Use the remainder to round the quotient to the next greater whole number

• c. Use the remainder as part of the answer.

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

#3. 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?

• 18

• 17

• 1

• 119

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.3

How did you use the remainder?

• a. Drop the remainder.

• b. Use the remainder to round the quotient to the next greater whole number

• c. Use the remainder as part of the answer.

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

#4. The detective wants to divide 132 pairs of handcuffs among 8 officers so that each one has the same number. How many pairs of handcuffs should each officer receive?

• 128

• 4

• 17

• 16

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

How did you use the remainder?

• a. Drop the remainder.

• b. Use the remainder to round the quotient to the next greater whole number

• c. Use the remainder as part of the answer.

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

#5. 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?

• 1

• 12

• 13

• 0

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

How did you use the remainder?

• a. Drop the remainder.

• b. Use the remainder to round the quotient to the next greater whole number

• c. Use the remainder as part of the answer.

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.6