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How many times can you subtract the number 5 from 25?

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Explanation

This is a lateral thinking puzzle. You can only subtract the number 5 FROM 25 exactly once. After subtracting once (25 - 5 = 20), you're subtracting from 20, not from 25 anymore. The question is phrased precisely to ask about subtracting 'from 25', not about how many times 5 can be subtracted repeatedly.

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