A viral brain teaser has recently gained attention across social media platforms, leaving people perplexed over how much money a store lost in a seemingly simple situation. The puzzle involves a man who steals $100 from a store, later returning to buy $70 worth of goods and receiving $30 in change. The question is: how much did the store lose?
Let’s break it down. The thief first steals $100, leading to an immediate loss. Then, when he buys $70 worth of goods with that stolen $100, the store gets the bill back, canceling out the theft. However, the store still loses $70 worth of merchandise. Finally, the $30 in change handed to the thief represents an additional loss.
Some people argue that the store lost $100, others claim $130, but the most logical answer is $100. This includes $70 in goods and $30 in cash. The stolen $100 bill, once returned, doesn’t add to the loss. The true loss lies in the goods and cash given away. Thus, the store’s total loss is $100.
