document.write( "Question 974570: Your a shopkeeper...someone came into your store and stole $50 from you...that person then came back and bought $40 worth of merchandise...you gave them $10 back...how much money have you lost? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #596439 by josgarithmetic(39629) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Split the situation into steps.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Stole $50. You lost 50 dollars.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Bought $40 of stuff, maybe with $50 bill. (No other reason you'd give back $10 unless some other special offer). \n" ); document.write( "You are in balance only for this purchase.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "You are still behind by $50. \n" ); document.write( " |