Interpreting Remainders

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What is a remainder in division?

Back

A remainder is the amount left over after division when one number cannot be divided evenly by another.

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When should you ignore the remainder in a problem?

Back

You should ignore the remainder when the question asks for the number of full groups or containers that can be made.

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What does it mean to round up the quotient?

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Rounding up the quotient means taking the next whole number if there is any remainder after division.

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In what situation is the remainder the answer?

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The remainder is the answer when the question specifically asks how many items are left over after dividing.

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How do you find the number of full bags that can be packed?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of items per bag and ignore the remainder.

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If you have 39 candies and pack them in bags of 5, how many full bags can you pack?

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You can pack 7 full bags, ignoring the remainder of 4.

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If 19 kids need to fit into cabins of 4, how many cabins do you need?

Back

You need 5 cabins, rounding up from 4.75.

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How many elevator trips are needed for 20 people if each trip can take 6 people?

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You need 4 trips, rounding up from 3.33.

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What is the formula to find the number of items left over when dividing?

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The formula is: Total Items = (Number of Groups x Group Size) + Remainder.

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If Mrs. Rock has 142 crayons for 7 students, how many crayons are left over?

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There are 1 crayon left over after dividing.