Noah gets 9 pies on Monday and 7 pies on Tuesday, then gives away 3. How many pies are left?
13 pies.
9 + 7 - 3 = 13.
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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