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A student solves the problem 354 divided by 24. The student finds an answer of 13 R40. Explain how you can tell that the answer is incorrect just by looking at the remainder.

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Answer:

Explanation:

When dividing, you always have to make sure that your remainder
(40) is ALWAYS less than your divisor (24)

24<40, so the students' answer is incorrect.

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