Leo gets 3 desks on Monday and 8 desks on Tuesday, then gives away 3. How many desks are left?
8 desks.
3 + 8 - 3 = 8.
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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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