Question

Larry is shipping nails that weigh a total of 53 pounds. he must divide the nails equally into 4 boxes. how many nails in each box

Answer 1

Simply divide 53/4=13.25 or 13 1/4. And you can see this answer proven by saying 13x4=52, meaning there would be one extra nail. 

Answer 2

13 boxes and there will be 1/4 of a box left over