Ida gets 6 mittens on Monday and 6 mittens on Tuesday, then gives away 6. How many mittens are left?
6 mittens.
6 + 6 - 6 = 6.
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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