Eli has 5 flags and finds 5 more. How many flags does Eli have now?
10 flags.
5 + 5 = 10.
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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