three boys contributed 30 to buy a ball. After paying for the ball the storekeeper realised the cost of the ball was 25so send the store boy with 5 to be given to the boys. The store boy took 2 and gave the boys 3 That means_mean each boy contributed 9 for the ball times 3 equals
equals
To be the same in value (symbol: = ). To 27 plus
plus
Symbol indicating addition (symbol: + ). 2 equals
equals
To be the same in value (symbol: = ). To 29
so who has the 1 ?

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Originally Posted by sly222

three boys contributed 30 to buy a ball. after paying for the ball the storekeeper realised the cost of the ball was 25so send the store boy with 5 to be given to the boys. The store boy took 2 and gave the boys 3 That means_mean each boy contributed 9 for the ball times 3 equals
equals
To be the same in value (symbol: = ). to 27 plus
plus
Symbol indicating addition (symbol: + ). 2 equals
equals
To be the same in value (symbol: = ). to 29
so who has the 1 ?

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This isn't a riddle. It's homework.

This riddle's other versions are so common around here...

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https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/math-s...up-681864.html

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/entert...le-621497.html

Yep - an oldie but goodie.