If a dollar is divided into quarters and you take away 3 quarters, how much do you have?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about what you physically possess after taking quarters away.
Answer
3 quarters
Explanation
You took away 3 quarters, so you still have 3 quarters, regardless of the dollar.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is 3 quarters.
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