IXL | One-step word problems involving remainders

Dakota brought a bag of 35 marshmallows on a camping trip. The marshmallows will be shared equally among 6 children.

Complete the sentence.

There will be marshmallows for each child, with left over.

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Lexi is making a popsicle stick picture frame in art club. The teacher splits 52 popsicle sticks evenly among the 6 kids in the club.

Complete the sentence.

There are popsicle sticks for each kid, with left over.

There are 52 popsicle sticks and 6 kids. First, find the multiple of 6 that is just below 52. Try a few numbers and see how close to 52 you can get.

So, there are 8 popsicle sticks for each kid. Together, they have 48 of the 52 popsicle sticks.

Next, find the number of popsicle sticks left over. Subtract.

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So, there are 4 popsicle sticks left over.

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