There are 12 ghosts in a house and 5 float away. How many are left?
7 ghosts.
12 - 5 = 7.
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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