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Remainder stories

Same quotient, three interpretations.

38
6

38 ÷ 6 = 6 R 2

Filled rows are full boxes. Hollow dots are the remainder.

  1. How many full boxes can be packed?

    6

    Ignore the remainder.

  2. How many boxes are needed to hold every one?

    7

    Round up — the leftovers need a box too.

  3. How many are left over after packing full boxes?

    2

    The remainder is the answer.

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