A medium math riddle
It takes 5 minutes to boil one egg. How long does it take to boil 3 eggs together in one pot?
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They all cook at the same time.
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5 minutes
Also accepted: 5, five minutes, five.
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The answer is 5 minutes. They all cook at the same time.
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