How many times can you subtract the number 5 from the number 25?
Once
After you subtract 5 the first time, you are left with 20, so you are no longer subtracting from 25.
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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