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WELCOME TO THE MISSING POUND RIDDLE
WELCOME TO THE MISSING POUND RIDDLE
THE RIDDLE:-
Three friends each give £100 for a room (£300 total). The manager says the room costs £250 and gives £50 to the bellboy to return. He keeps £20 and gives £10 back to each. They each paid £90 = £270. £270 + £20 = £290.
WHERE IS THE MISSING £10?
Three friends each give £100 for a room (£300 total). The manager says the room costs £250 and gives £50 to the bellboy to return. He keeps £20 and gives £10 back to each. They each paid £90 = £270. £270 + £20 = £290.
WHERE IS THE MISSING £10?
💡 Hint (tap to show/hide)
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🧠 Answer (tap to reveal ONCE AND FOR ALL)
The £20 is part of the £270, not an addition to it.
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