Max gets 9 fireworks on Monday and 5 fireworks on Tuesday, then gives away 6. How many fireworks are left?
8 fireworks.
9 + 5 - 6 = 8.
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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