One pumpkin costs 3 dollars. How many dollars do 3 pumpkins cost?
9 dollars.
3 x 3 = 9.
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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