Can anyone explain to me how to solve a problem if it has %? Please explain it like you would to a 5 year old lol.. because I'm

Question

Trying to understand how to solve a problem with % in it

Answer 1

28 % 5 = 3
Because 28 have only 5 numbers of the number 5 and the rest is 3

https://www.w3schools.com/js/tryit.asp?filename=tryjs_oper_mod

Answer 2

Hi! The operator of the remainder of the number %

(for example: 17 % 3 = 2)

1. Take the nearest number when divided by 3 would be zero. That's apparently 15
2. Subtract 15 from 17 and the result is your answer.