Math Puzzles/Riddles

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How many total squares are there in a 3x3 grid?

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14

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If Jake is 20 years old today and was 8 when his brother Shawn was half his age, how old is Shawn now?

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16

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If eggs cost $0.12 a dozen, how many eggs can you buy for a dollar?

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100

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If three ostriches lay three eggs in three minutes, how many ostriches are needed to produce 700 eggs in 700 minutes?

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3

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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If it took 6 people 9 hours to build a barn, how long would it take 12 people to build the same barn?

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none

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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What is the sum of the angles in a triangle?

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180 degrees

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the difference between a prime number and a composite number?

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A prime number has exactly two distinct positive divisors (1 and itself), while a composite number has more than two divisors.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

Front

What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6?

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12

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8 and 12?

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4