Kai gets 7 calendars on Monday and 2 calendars on Tuesday, then gives away 5. How many calendars are left?
4 calendars.
7 + 2 - 5 = 4.
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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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