There are 16 apples in a box and 8 are taken out. How many apples are left?
8 apples.
16 - 8 = 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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