IXL | Divide larger numbers by 1-digit numbers: interpret remainders

A factory worker took 925 tennis balls. She put them into cans that hold 3 balls each. How many cans was she able to fill completely?

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There are 133 students at a school concert. If there are 3 seats in each row, how many rows will the students need?

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Divide the total number of students by the number of seats in each row.

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Now think about the remainder. The answer is either 44 or 45.

Multiply:

44 rows (132 students) is not enough. 45 rows (135 students) is correct. The students need 45 rows.

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