When I add five to my half, I end up with ten. What am I?
Category: Math · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Think about how to set up the equation.
Answer
A number 10
Explanation
The answer is ten, as it meets the conditions of the riddle, while the others do not.
This is a hard math riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is A number 10.
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