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A man steals $100 from the store.
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Then he buys $70 worth of goods using that same $100 bill.
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The store gives him $30 in change.
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So, the question is: How much money did the store actually lose?
Step-by-step Breakdown:
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Initial Theft:
The man steals $100. At this point, the store is down $100. -
Purchase with Stolen Money:
The thief uses that same $100 to buy $70 worth of items.
Since the money was stolen, it’s not “new” income—it’s the store’s own money being returned in exchange for goods. -
Change Given:
The store gives the man $30 in change from that same stolen $100.
Total Loss:
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The store lost $70 worth of goods.
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And it gave away $30 in cash.
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So the total loss is $70 + $30 = $100.
Final Answer: 🟩 The store lost $100.
Even though the situation seems tricky, it’s just a matter of tracking what the store gave away (goods and cash) without receiving legitimate payment.
