A guy walks into a store and steals Rs. 100 from the store without the owner's knowledge. He then buys Rs. 60 worth of goods using that Rs. 100 and the owner gives Rs. 40 in change. How much money did the owner lose?

Mr. Dubey • 52.30K Points
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Q. A guy walks into a store and steals Rs. 100 from the store without the owner's knowledge.
He then buys Rs. 60 worth of goods using that Rs. 100 and the owner gives Rs. 40 in change.
How much money did the owner lose?

(A) Rs. 200
(B) Rs. 160
(C) Rs. 100
(D) Rs. 40

Correct Answer - Option(C)

Explanation by: Mr. Dubey

The first lost Rs. 100, but after the thief bought Rs. 60 goods, he get that Rs. 100 back but he lost Rs. 60 value of goods and Rs. 40 in change.
So, a total of 60 + 40 = 100 Rs. the owner lose.

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