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The $100 Riddle That Fools Almost Everyone

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the original theft alongside everything the thief takes home mistakenly counts the same money twice.

The clearest way to solve the puzzle is to compare the shop’s position before and after both visits. Its register ends up $30 short, and its shelves hold $70 less in merchandise, using the puzzle’s stated value. Together, those losses total $100. The continue reading …

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