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What is the missing number in the riddle: I am an odd number. Take one letter away and I become even. What number am I?

  • 10
  • 7 (correct)
  • 31
  • 99

What is the sum of the first 10 positive integers?

  • 45
  • 55 (correct)
  • 50
  • 60

What is the value of pi (Ï€) correct to two decimal places?

  • 3.14 (correct)
  • 3.18
  • 3.16
  • 3.12

Which of the following is a prime number?

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Riddle Solution

  • The missing number is seven; it is odd.
  • Removing the letter 's' from "seven" transforms it to "even," which denotes even numbers.

Sum of Positive Integers

  • The sum of the first ten positive integers (1 through 10) is 55.
  • This can be calculated using the formula for the sum of an arithmetic series: ( n(n + 1)/2 ).

Value of Pi

  • The value of pi (Ï€) is approximately 3.14 to two decimal places.
  • It represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.

Prime Number Identification

  • A prime number is defined as a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.
  • Examples of prime numbers include 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, etc.

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