There are 18 snowmen in a box and 5 are taken out. How many snowmen are left?
13 snowmen.
18 - 5 = 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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