In today’s digital age, where viral content spreads rapidly, a simple math puzzle has captured the internet’s curiosity. The “$100 riddle,” which challenges users to calculate a store’s loss after a thief steals money and makes a purchase, has sparked widespread discussion among puzzle enthusiasts.
The riddle, originally posted on X (formerly Twitter) by the account Out of Context Human Race, presents a scenario: A thief steals a $100 bill from a store’s cash register. Later, the thief buys $70 worth of goods using the same bill and receives $30 in change. The question is: “What is the total amount the store lost?”
As the puzzle gained traction, various responses flooded in. Some confidently stated that the store lost $100, while others argued that the loss was $130, factoring in both the stolen bill and the $30 change given to the thief. A few even suggested that the store’s loss could vary depending on its profit margins from the goods sold.
The puzzle continues to spark debate, with many pondering the nuances of loss in the context of theft and transactions.
