A pack of 12 candy canes is shared equally by 4 children. How many does each get?
3 candy canes.
12 divided by 4 is 3.
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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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