Remainder word problems
Sometimes you need one more group. Sometimes the leftovers are the answer.
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16 paddlers are put into canoes, 3 in each canoe. Only full canoes are used. How many paddlers are left over?
Answer: 1 paddler
24 apples are put into crates, 5 in each crate. Only full crates are used. How many apples are left over?
Answer: 4 apples
23 muffins are put on trays, 3 on each tray. Only full trays are used. How many muffins are left over?
Answer: 2 muffins
Tip: Sometimes you need one more group. Sometimes the leftovers are the answer.
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