3 elves each wrap 8 presents an hour. How many presents do they wrap in 2 hours?
48 presents.
3 x 8 x 2 = 48.
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Math riddles hide a calculation inside a short story. Pull out the numbers, work out what is being asked, and watch for a trick such as a unit change.
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