Zoe has 5 eggs and finds 3 more. How many eggs does Zoe have now?
8 eggs.
5 + 3 = 8.
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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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