Three kids race to build the tallest butterfly tower. Ava finished before Mia. Ben finished before Ava. Who finished last?
Mia.
The finishing order is Ben, Ava, Mia.
About this riddle
Detective riddles are tiny mysteries. Look for the detail in the story that does not fit; it is usually the clue that solves the case.
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