Math Riddles With Answers
These riddles hide a calculation inside a short story. Slow down, pull out the numbers and the question, and decide which operation connects them. Many have a trick, such as a unit change or a number that is not what it first seems.
Tip: Write the numbers down. Seeing them on paper often exposes the trick.
350 riddles in this collection, page 4 of 9. Tap a riddle for the answer, or open it for the full explanation.
Ava has 5 sparklers. Sam has twice as many. How many sparklers do they have together?
12 waves are shared equally among 4 friends. How many waves does each friend get?
30 books are shared equally among 5 friends. How many books does each friend get?
Ana has 6 clocks. Max has twice as many. How many clocks do they have together?
Ida puts 9 picnic baskets in each of 5 boxes. How many picnic baskets is that altogether?
Ava has 6 students and finds 7 more. How many students does Ava have now?
Half of the 28 fireworks on the table are taken away. How many fireworks are left on the table?
Leo gets 3 desks on Monday and 8 desks on Tuesday, then gives away 3. How many desks are left?
Omar makes 5 rows of 2 rainbows and adds 6 more at the end. How many rainbows are there in all?
15 clovers are shared equally among 3 friends. How many clovers does each friend get?
One green hat costs 2 dollars. How many dollars do 7 green hats cost?
Omar counts rabbits in a pattern: 4, 7, 10, 13. How many rabbits come next?
Ida has 3 gold coins and finds 6 more. How many gold coins does Ida have now?
Ana gets 5 leprechauns on Monday and 8 leprechauns on Tuesday, then gives away 4. How many leprechauns are left?
Sam gets 4 pumpkins on Monday and 7 pumpkins on Tuesday, then gives away 4. How many pumpkins are left?
Half of the 20 bunnies on the table are taken away. How many bunnies are left on the table?
Omar has 17 acorns and Zoe has 5. How many more acorns does Omar have?
Eli makes 2 rows of 3 carrots and adds 3 more at the end. How many carrots are there in all?
There are 16 apples in a box and 8 are taken out. How many apples are left?
25 baskets are shared equally among 5 friends. How many baskets does each friend get?
Mia has 6 autumn leaves. Noah has twice as many. How many autumn leaves do they have together?
Half of the 16 dinner rolls on the table are taken away. How many dinner rolls are left on the table?
Ben makes 2 rows of 3 pies and adds 5 more at the end. How many pies are there in all?
Zoe has 6 tulips and finds 5 more. How many tulips does Zoe have now?
A pumpkin patch has 6 rows with 5 pumpkins in each row. How many pumpkins is that?
10 corn cobs are shared equally among 5 friends. How many corn cobs does each friend get?
Ana gets 7 butterflies on Monday and 2 butterflies on Tuesday, then gives away 4. How many butterflies are left?
Santa has 24 cookies. He eats 3 at each of 5 houses. How many cookies are left?
Leo has 8 turkeys and finds 8 more. How many turkeys does Leo have now?
There are 21 seeds in a box and 9 are taken out. How many seeds are left?
Half of the 28 boots on the table are taken away. How many boots are left on the table?
Leo counts calendars in a pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8. How many calendars come next?
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Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a calculator?
- No. Every math riddle here can be solved in your head or with a quick note on paper.