Interpreting Remainders in Mathematics

The video tutorial explains the concept of remainders in division and how to interpret them in different scenarios. It covers four main interpretations: dropping the remainder when it's not needed, changing the remainder to a fraction or decimal for precise answers, focusing on the remainder when it directly answers the question, and rounding up using the remainder to ensure sufficient quantities. Each interpretation is illustrated with practical examples, such as dividing patio papers, calculating hourly wages, seating students, and buying enough cheeseburger packages.

What is the remainder when 47 is divided by 5?

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In which scenario would you 'drop the remainder'?

• When the remainder is needed for the answer

• When the remainder is a fraction

• When the remainder does not affect the answer

• When dealing with money problems

How many groups of 7 can be made from 78 patio papers?

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When should you 'change the remainder'?

• When the remainder is zero

• When the remainder is not needed

• When the quotient is more important

• When the remainder is a fraction or decimal

How much did David earn per hour if he earned $22 in 4 hours?

• $5.00

• $5.25

• $5.50

• $6.00

When should you 'focus on the remainder'?

• When the remainder is a fraction

• When dealing with money problems

• When the remainder is zero

• When the quotient is not needed

How many students will be sitting in the last row if there are 178 students and each row has 9 seats?

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When should you 'round up the remainder'?

• When the remainder is a fraction

• When the quotient is more important

• When the remainder is zero

• When you need to ensure you have enough of something

How many packages of cheeseburgers does Mrs. Johnson need to buy if she needs 28 cheeseburgers and each package contains 6?

• 4

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How many bags does Landon need to store 286 marbles if each bag holds 8 marbles?

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