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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How do you interpret a remainder in a real-world context?

Back

In real-world situations, a remainder can represent items that cannot be evenly distributed, such as leftover cookies or unassigned tasks.

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If you divide 10 by 3, what is the quotient and the remainder?

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The quotient is 3 and the remainder is 1.

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What does it mean if a remainder is zero?

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A zero remainder means that the numbers divide evenly with no leftover.

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How can you use remainders to solve problems involving sharing items?

Back

You can determine how many items each person gets and how many are left over.

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If 15 candies are shared among 4 friends, how many candies does each friend get and how many are left?

Back

Each friend gets 3 candies, and 3 candies are left over.

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What is the formula for finding the remainder?

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Remainder = Dividend - (Divisor × Quotient).

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In the problem, '132 pairs of handcuffs divided among 8 officers', how many handcuffs does each officer receive?

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Each officer receives 16 pairs of handcuffs.

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If you have 27 batteries and each flashlight needs 5 batteries, how many flashlights can you make?

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You can make 5 flashlights, with 2 batteries left over.

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What is the importance of understanding remainders in division?

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Understanding remainders helps in making decisions about distribution and resource allocation.