I am a collection of units, always increasing, take one away, and I am less. What am I?
Category: Math · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Consider something that can be added to.
Answer
A total sum
Explanation
When you have a total and remove an item, the total decreases.
This is an easy math riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is A total sum.
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