There are 22 rainbows in a box and 3 are taken out. How many rainbows are left?
19 rainbows.
22 - 3 = 19.
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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