When I am taken away from ten, I leave five behind. What am I?
Category: Math · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think about what number fits with subtraction.
Answer
A five
Explanation
Ten minus five equals five.
This is an easy math riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is A five.
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