Interpreting Remainders in Division

What is the first step in solving a story problem?

• Ignoring the problem

• Guessing the answer

• Identifying important information

• Asking a friend

How much does it cost to rent one digital movie?

• $2

• $3

• $4

• $5

How much money does Beatrice have for renting movies?

• $16

• $14

• $12

• $10

What is the purpose of creating a mathematical model in this problem?

• To understand the dividend and divisor

• To guess the answer

• To make the problem harder

• To avoid solving the problem

How many movies can Beatrice rent with $14?

• 3 movies

• 4 movies

• 6 movies

• 5 movies

What is the remainder when $14 is divided by $3?

• 4

• 2

• 1

• 3

What does the quotient represent in this problem?

• The number of hours in a day

• The total cost of renting movies

• The number of movies Beatrice can rent

• The number of dollars left

What does the remainder represent in this problem?

• The total cost of renting movies

• The number of dollars left

• The number of hours in a day

• The number of movies Beatrice can rent

Why can't Beatrice rent 5 movies?

• The store is closed

• She doesn't like movies

• She forgot her wallet

• She doesn't have enough money

What should Beatrice do with the remainder in this context?

• Round up to the next movie

• Ignore it

• Save it for later

• Ask for a discount