Ben gets 8 carrots on Monday and 3 carrots on Tuesday, then gives away 6. How many carrots are left?
5 carrots.
8 + 3 - 6 = 5.
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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