Omar has 6 icicles. Ava has twice as many. How many icicles do they have together?
18 icicles.
Twice 6 is 12, and 6 + 12 = 18.
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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