Omar has 8 pies. Mia has twice as many. How many pies do they have together?
24 pies.
Twice 8 is 16, and 8 + 16 = 24.
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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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