I have four fingers and a thumb, but I have no flesh, blood, or bones of my own. What am I?
A glove
A glove has finger slots corresponding to four fingers and a thumb, but it is an inanimate garment.
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.
Difficulty: Easy. More like this: Math riddles with answers or try Target 24 for a different kind of puzzle.
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