Zoe counts acorns in a pattern: 3, 6, 9, 12. How many acorns come next?
15 acorns.
The pattern goes up by 3 each time.
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.
Difficulty: Medium. More like this: Math riddles with answers or try Target 24 for a different kind of puzzle.
More math riddles
Eli has 6 pumpkins and finds 7 more. How many pumpkins does Eli have now?
There are 27 dinner rolls in a box and 6 are taken out. How many dinner rolls are left?
Half of the 8 calendars on the table are taken away. How many calendars are left on the table?
Eli puts 8 parade floats in each of 6 boxes. How many parade floats is that altogether?
There are 30 fireworks in a box and 8 are taken out. How many fireworks are left?
Mia makes 5 rows of 2 calendars and adds 2 more at the end. How many calendars are there in all?