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There are 13 penguins going on a field trip to an iceberg. The penguins try to get into 6 equal-sized groups. They make the groups as large as they can, but not every penguin is in a group.

How many penguins are in each group?
The answer must be a whole number.

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How many penguins remain without a group?
The answer must be a whole number.
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Answer:

12 penguins would be in a group one would be left out.

Explanation:

If you have 6 groups then only 12 can fit.

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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5| | 6

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2

7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12

2 for each circle

6x2=12

but you have 13 penguins so one would be left out

Hope i helped

*simplyeliza*

User Azelez
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Answer:

2 Penguins are in each group. 1 penguin is left out.

Explanation:

There are 13 penguins, correct?

They are separated into 6 groups, so only one will be left out.

User James Johnson
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