If 5 cats can catch 5 mice in 5 minutes, how many minutes does it take 1 cat to catch 1 mouse?
5 minutes
It takes 1 cat 5 minutes to catch 1 mouse, as the rate per cat remains constant.
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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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