Leo gets 3 bees on Monday and 8 bees on Tuesday, then gives away 5. How many bees are left?
6 bees.
3 + 8 - 5 = 6.
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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