Half of the 8 rainbows on the table are taken away. How many rainbows are left on the table?
4 rainbows.
Half of 8 is 4.
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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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