A witch has 3 black cats and 4 more cats come to visit. How many cats are there now?
7 cats.
3 + 4 = 7.
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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