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Why is the remainder less than the divisor?

Because if the remainder is greater, then you could "fit" another divisor value into it. if they are equal, then you can divide it easily. Thus, the remainder is always lower than the divisor.


What is the greatest possible remainder if the divisor is 25?

24. It is always one less than the divisor.


Why must the remainder be less than the divisor short ansawer?

The remainder must be less than the divisor because, by definition, when dividing a number, the remainder represents what is left over after dividing as evenly as possible. If the remainder were equal to or greater than the divisor, it could be further divided, indicating that the division process was not complete. This ensures that the result of the division is accurate and conforms to the fundamental properties of arithmetic.


How do you do division with remainder?

To perform division with a remainder, divide the dividend (the number being divided) by the divisor (the number you are dividing by) to find the quotient (the whole number result). Multiply the quotient by the divisor, and then subtract this product from the original dividend to find the remainder. The final result can be expressed as: Dividend = (Divisor × Quotient) + Remainder. The remainder must always be less than the divisor.


What divisors give you a remainder of 24?

All divisors greater than 24, ie 25, 26, 27, ... can give a remainder of 24 when divided into something, as long as that something is 24 greater than a multiple of the divisor being used.The largest remainder any divisor can give is one less than the divisor itself - otherwise another chunk of the divisor can be removed and one added to the (integer part of the) quotient.

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Why should the remainder be less than the divisor?

Because if the remainder is greater, then you could "fit" another divisor value into it. if they are equal, then you can divide it easily. Thus, the remainder is always lower than the divisor.


Why is the remainder less than the divisor?

Because if the remainder is greater, then you could "fit" another divisor value into it. if they are equal, then you can divide it easily. Thus, the remainder is always lower than the divisor.


Is the remainder greater than or less than the divisor?

less than


Why must the remainder be less than the divisor?

The remainder is less than the divisor because if the remainder was greater than the divisor, you have the wrong quotient. In other words, you should increase your quotient until your remainder is less than your divisor!


In division why should the remainder not be greater then the divisor?

If the remainder is greater than the divisor then you can divide it once more and get one more whole number and then have less remainders.


Is the divisor always less than the remainder?

because the divisor wont work when you multiply it??


Can a divisor be less than a remainder?

No it shouldn't because the divisor should always be bigger.


What is the greatest possible remainder if the divisor is 25?

24. It is always one less than the divisor.


Why cant six be the remainder of six?

If you divide correctly, the remainder will always be less than the divisor.


Why does a remainder always less then the divisor?

so you cant get another group


Why should the remainder not be greater than the divisor?

It must be less else you have not divided properly; you could divide again 1 or more times!If the remainder is equal to the divisor (or equal to a multiple of the divisor) then you could divide again exactly without remainder. If the remainder is greater but not a multiple of the divisor you could divide again resulting in another remainder.E.g. Consider 9/2. This is 4 remainder 1. Let's say our answer was 3 remainder 3; as our remainder "3" is greater than the divisor "2" we can divide again so we have not carried out our original division correctly!


What is the largest remainder you can have when you divide by 29?

28. It is always one less than the divisor.