One pencil costs 5 dollars. How many dollars do 7 pencils cost?
35 dollars.
5 x 7 = 35.
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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