Question

A guy walks into a store and steals a $100 bill from the register without the owner’s knowledge. He then buys $70 worth of goods using the $100 bill and the owner gives $30 in change. How much did the owner lose?

Answer 1

Answer:

$60

Step-by-step explanation:

                                                       the thief          the worker at the store

when he stole the $                       +$100               -$100

when he bought the goods           -$70                 +$70

when worker gives back change +$30                  -$30

                                                     –––––––––––––––––––

                                                         $60                 -$60

Answer 2

+$100 START MONEY
-$70 GUY’S GOODS

WHEN THE GUY PAYS FOR HIS GROCERIES HE GIVES BACK $70 TO THE STORE OWNER.

100-70=30

THE STORE OWNER LOST $30!!

ANSWER: $30