If an hourglass runs out in 30 minutes, how many minutes are left after it has run for 10 minutes?
Category: Math · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think about what remains after some has passed.
Answer
20
Explanation
30 - 10 = 20 minutes are left.
This is an easy math riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is 20.
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