Mental Stretch

[Hoople]

Hi Chu, btw!

One more post on this for me, just one because I can't help myself and it's you.

I would agree with your answer had the challenge not specifically stated that cost of merchandise was not a factor. They say how much money did the store "lose" yet, in fact, the money they lost is, in my opinion, just as you say.

So then you have to think, okay, they are looking for another answer, clearly. Just because they had two counterfeit bills in the drawer at the end of the day worth 120$ doesn't cut it in my opinion, either. Doesn't mean they "lost" 120$ dollars, just means they thought they had 120$ they don't really have. That's not a loss, imo.

But they lost more than the 30$, and since we've been prohibited from considering the cost, etc., all that's left is the money they also did not make at current price totalling 90$.

Essentially, these questions are largely about finding an answer that satisfies the parameters set and not chasing the red herrings.

See you around.....