by Scully 23 Replies latest social entertainment
Well, it took me 2 hours to work out what everyone was saying but I think I get it as well now!
$30 in the till, less $3 refunded to the kids leaves $2 for the shopkeeper because he only needs to leave $25 in the till.
He's still a rip-off merchant then, shame on him conning children out of their pocket money
Darn ! I wuz gypped! I paid $31.50 for my frame from the same bloke, and he gave me nuthin' back.
Sniffles.....
Cheers
Oh boy how many different versions has this problem got lol. Anyway it's just a playing with words. It deliberately diverts your attention to $9that each kid paid. In reality nothing is missing.
30 - 3 = 27 and if shopkeeper kept $2 that is 27 - 2 = 25. See nothing is missing
There is NO missing money. Total transaction is $30. Shopkeeper returns 3 bucks. Cost to kids $27.
30 bucks in the till minus 3 = 27 in till. He kept 2 bucks out of the 5 in overcharge. 25+2=27.
There is no missing 1 dollar. 30-3=27...... you are attempting to factor in 2 bucks with the 27 figure to get the balance in the till. 27 is not the correct amount. It's 25+2=27...... Take 27 and add back the 3 he gave to the kids and you are back to 30.
