Eli has 11 fireworks. Ben has twice as many. How many fireworks do they have together?
33 fireworks.
Twice 11 is 22, and 11 + 22 = 33.
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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