Max puts 5 waves in each of 6 boxes. How many waves is that altogether?
30 waves.
5 x 6 = 30.
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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