Ana gets 7 butterflies on Monday and 2 butterflies on Tuesday, then gives away 4. How many butterflies are left?
5 butterflies.
7 + 2 - 4 = 5.
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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