Leo has 12 squirrels. Ida has twice as many. How many squirrels do they have together?
36 squirrels.
Twice 12 is 24, and 12 + 24 = 36.
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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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