When I am counted by sevens, I leave a remainder of two. What could I be?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about modular arithmetic.
Answer
A sixteen
Explanation
Sixteen leaves a remainder of two when divided by seven (16 % 7 = 2).
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A sixteen.
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