A park guide plans the swan boat rides for 38 people. Each boat can carry 6 people at a time. what is the best way to interpret the remainder in this situation so that everyone gets a ride?

(n^3 - n)

= n(n-1)(n+1)

since it is divisible by 3 and 2 ,because it is a multiple 3 consecutive number

if, n-1 is odd then n+1 is also odd, then it is a multiple of 9

but if, n-1 is even then n+1 is also even, then it is a multiple of 4

so, largest multiple = max(9*2, 4*3) = max(18, 12) = 18

step-by-step explanation:

the answer is 62.8 cubic units