Ben has 5 calendars. Ana has twice as many. How many calendars do they have together?
15 calendars.
Twice 5 is 10, and 5 + 10 = 15.
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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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