Ava gets 7 flags on Monday and 2 flags on Tuesday, then gives away 3. How many flags are left?
6 flags.
7 + 2 - 3 = 6.
About this riddle
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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