Ana has 10 butterflies. Ava has twice as many. How many butterflies do they have together?
30 butterflies.
Twice 10 is 20, and 10 + 20 = 30.
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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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