Let’s break this down:
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The man steals $100 – the store is down $100.
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He then buys $70 worth of goods, using that same stolen $100.
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The store gets its own $100 back.
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But gives him $70 worth of goods and $30 in change.
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Final Loss:
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$70 in goods
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$30 in cash
Total Loss:
$70 + $30 = $100
✅ The store loses $100 in total.