I can be zero, but I also grow. What am I?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider a number that represents nothing.
Answer
The number zero
Explanation
Zero is the neutral element in multiplication, and it can also be a starting point for growth in numbers.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is The number zero.
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