Ana gets 5 leprechauns on Monday and 8 leprechauns on Tuesday, then gives away 4. How many leprechauns are left?
9 leprechauns.
5 + 8 - 4 = 9.
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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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