Leo puts 5 bees in each of 4 boxes. How many bees is that altogether?
20 bees.
5 x 4 = 20.
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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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