Interpret Remainder Real Word Problems

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

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

• 6
• 5
• 2

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

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

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

The detective took 23 crime scene photos.  In his case file, four photos can fit on each page.  How many pages does he need for all the photos?

• 5
• 6
• 1
• 8

The detective wants to bring in cupcakes to station for his 10 co-workers. There are 18 cupcakes. The detective doesn't want any of the cupcakes wasted. How many cupcakes does each co-worker get? (Do not include detective.)

• 1 4/5

• 1 8/18

• 2

• 1