I have three dimensions, twelve edges, and eight corners, yet I am completely flat when unfolded. What shape am I?
A cube
A cube is a 3D geometric shape with 12 edges, 8 corners (vertices), and 6 square faces that can be unfolded into a flat 2D net.
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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