Year 5 maths · AD.1 · Remainders in Real Life
Remainder word problems
Decide whether to round up or to report what is left over.
See worked examples
88 guests are coming to the class celebration. Each table seats 3 guests. How many tables are needed?
Answer: 30 tables
97 oranges are put into bags, 3 in each bag. Only full bags are used. How many oranges are left over?
Answer: 1 orange
188 guests are coming to the class celebration. Each table seats 3 guests. How many tables are needed?
Answer: 63 tables
Tip: Decide whether to round up or to report what is left over.
On paper: this skill is in the printable pack Grade 4 Word Problems: 100 Canadian Situations, with an answer key.
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