The Infuriating Riddle That’s Stumping Thousands
This riddle has left thousands pulling their hair out in frustration. It’s no walk in the park, but with focus and patience, you’ve got this!
The Question
Here’s the challenge: A guy steals a $100 bill from a store’s cash register. Then, he uses that stolen $100 to buy $70 worth of stuff at the same store and gets $30 in change. How much money did the store actually lose?
Take a moment, read it over, and see if you can figure it out. We’ll reveal the answer below the image.
The Answer
The correct answer is $100. Here’s why:
When the man stole the $100 bill, that was the initial loss for the store. Even though he “returned” the $100 by using it to make a purchase, the store didn’t really get that money back. The store gave him $70 worth of goods and $30 in change. So, in total, the store lost the value of the items ($70) plus the change ($30), which adds up to $100.
Some might think the answer is $200 or $130 at first, but that’s incorrect. Let’s break it down step by step:
- Step 1: The man steals the $100 bill. The store’s loss is $100.
- Step 2: He uses the $100 to buy $70 worth of goods. The store gives up items worth $70, but still hasn’t recouped the initial $100 loss.
- Step 3: The store gives him $30 in change. Now, the total loss is $70 (items) + $30 (change) = $100.
Did you crack the riddle on your own? If so, huge congrats!
