HardMoney Riddle
A robber came into my store and stole $100 from the register without my knowledge. A few minutes later, the same guy came back with the $100 he stole and purchased $70 worth of items and I gave him $30 in change. How much money did I lose?
Riddle
A robber came into my store and stole $100 from the register without my knowledge. A few minutes later, the same guy came back with the $100 he stole and purchased $70 worth of items and I gave him $30 in change. How much money did I lose?
Choose an answer
A.I lost $170
B.I lost $30
C.I lost nothing
D.I lost $100
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 5 letters, starting with "I".
Answer
I lost $100
Why this is the answer
The $100 was stolen outright; the later purchase just moved the same stolen bill around the register and gave away $70 in goods plus $30 change, netting a $100 loss overall.
This riddle is filed under Time, Money, Music Riddles and rated Hard.