If I have three apples and you take away two, how many do I have left?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider who is actually holding the apples.
Answer
One
Explanation
You took away the two apples, so I am left with one apple.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is One.
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