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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.

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Why should the remainder be less than the divisor

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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!


Is the remainder always greater than or less than the divisor?

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Can a divisor be less than a remainder?

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Why should the remainder not be greater than the divisor?

Because if the remainder was larger than the divisor, then the divisor could go into the dividend again.


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.


How big can a remainder be and why?

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Is the divisor always less than the remainder?

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