Find a number that is greater than zero, which when multiplied by itself, yields the exact same result as when it is added to itself.
Two
2 multiplied by 2 is 4, and 2 plus 2 is also 4. (Zero also works, but the riddle specifies greater than zero).
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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