Leo has 5 desks. Max has twice as many. How many desks do they have together?
15 desks.
Twice 5 is 10, and 5 + 10 = 15.
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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