If a ruler is 12 inches long and I cut it into three equal pieces, how long is each piece?
Category: Math · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Divide the total length by the number of pieces.
Answer
4 inches
Explanation
12 inches divided by 3 equals 4 inches.
This is an easy math riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is 4 inches.
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