Half of the 24 scarecrows on the table are taken away. How many scarecrows are left on the table?
12 scarecrows.
Half of 24 is 12.
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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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