Mia has 4 flags. Kai has twice as many. How many flags do they have together?
12 flags.
Twice 4 is 8, and 4 + 8 = 12.
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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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