Leo puts 7 corn cobs in each of 6 boxes. How many corn cobs is that altogether?
42 corn cobs.
7 x 6 = 42.
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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