Eli has 5 apples and finds 8 more. How many apples does Eli have now?
13 apples.
5 + 8 = 13.
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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