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A math problem has left the internet stumped and social media users scrambling from their nearest protractor to figure it out. The problem reads: "5)a) Dina is baking. The cake bakes from 11 o'clock ...

An elementary school math question has left not only students but also a seasoned teacher—and much of the internet—scratching their heads. Bobby Seagull, @bobby_seagull, shared the puzzle his friend's ...

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Speaking to PTI, Vallish Herur, Managing Trustee of Prayoga, said Dhatu is a technology-enabled platform that aims to make math less intimidating and more accessible for students. "The way mathematics ...