Interpreting remainders in context
Interpreting remainders in context.
- First divide to find the number of whole groups and the remainder.
- Decide what the remainder means in the situation. Extra transport or containers need rounding up.
- For complete pieces or full packs made from a fixed amount, round down.
Example 1
49 pupils travel in minibuses with 8 passenger seats each. How many minibuses are needed?
Example 2
A ribbon is 56 cm long. Each complete piece must be 9 cm. How many complete pieces can be cut?
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63 pupils travel in minibuses with 10 passenger seats each. How many minibuses are needed?
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A ribbon is 70 cm long. Each complete piece must be 11 cm. How many complete pieces can be cut?
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77 pupils travel in minibuses with 12 passenger seats each. How many minibuses are needed?
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A ribbon is 84 cm long. Each complete piece must be 13 cm. How many complete pieces can be cut?
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91 pupils travel in minibuses with 14 passenger seats each. How many minibuses are needed?
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63 pupils travel in minibuses with 10 passenger seats each. How many minibuses are needed?
AnswerA ribbon is 70 cm long. Each complete piece must be 11 cm. How many complete pieces can be cut?
Answer77 pupils travel in minibuses with 12 passenger seats each. How many minibuses are needed?
AnswerA ribbon is 84 cm long. Each complete piece must be 13 cm. How many complete pieces can be cut?
Answer91 pupils travel in minibuses with 14 passenger seats each. How many minibuses are needed?
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