So far we’ve established why solving math puzzles is one of the greatest and most effective ways to keep your mind sharp. So today we will not elaborate on the benefits of solving math puzzles.
Today, we have a very interesting math puzzle waiting for you. This problem is causing a stir online because of its nature Simple complexity (when you find the solution, you will realize the need for this oxymoron).
The internet is divided over the solution to the math puzzle “If a man steals $100,” which is why we bring it to you.
Test how logical and smart you are by solving this math puzzle.
Let’s get started.
Even math teachers can’t solve this viral stolen math puzzle. You can?
The viral math puzzle is posted below.
Can you solve this math puzzle?
“A man entered the store and stole a $100 bill from the cash register without the store owner’s knowledge. He then buys $70 worth of goods with $100 bills and the owner returns $30. How much money did the owner lose? $30, $70, $100, $130, $170 or $200?
We believe you can.
All the best!
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Answers to math riddles
The solution to the math puzzle “If a man steals $100” explains:
- The man stole $100 from the clerk.
So, the seller’s loss = $100
- The man purchased $70 worth of merchandise.
So, the seller’s loss = $70
This is where the trick lies. Read this carefully.
“He then buys $70 worth of goods with $100 bills and the owner returns $30.”
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- The man paid for $70 worth of merchandise with a $100 bill he stole from the store owner. The store owner makes $70, then loses $70 worth of merchandise, and then loses $30 in change.
So the seller’s loss is = $70 + $30 = $100 dollars
Therefore, the seller’s loss is $100.
TL;DR: Forget all about the transactions made between the thief and the shopkeeper. Ask yourself, how much did the thief leave behind?
$70 dollars in merchandise + $30 dollars in change.
Therefore, the seller lost $100.
The more you read this, the more you will understand the solution. We hope you like this.
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Categories: Optical Illusion
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