Half of the 28 desks on the table are taken away. How many desks are left on the table?
14 desks.
Half of 28 is 14.
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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