If I am two parts, what am I when three more parts are added? What do I become?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider how parts combine to form a whole.
Answer
A five-part whole
Explanation
Starting with two parts, adding three gives a total of five parts.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A five-part whole.
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