8 butterflies are shared equally among 4 friends. How many butterflies does each friend get?
2 butterflies.
8 divided by 4 is 2.
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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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