Zoe puts 3 eggs in each of 5 boxes. How many eggs is that altogether?
15 eggs.
3 x 5 = 15.
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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