The impossible question to answer
I heard this riddle years ago(like 15 or so) and have not known anyone to answer it yet.I really hope someone does.
Three guys are on a hunting trip together.They stop in a motel to get a room.
The clerk says that the room will be $30
Each man pays $10 apiece for a total of $30.
The manager sees the camoflagued men going down the hall and asks the clerk how much he charged them.The clerk tells him $30,and the manager reminds him of the hunting special.It's supposed to be $25.
So the clerk is ordered to give the refund.But he can't figure out how to split $5 three ways evenly.Out of fear of causing a fight between the friends he decides to give each one of the $1 each and pocket the extra $2.
So he goes to their room,Explains the "10%" discount and how he owes them $3 and hands each of them a dollar.
OKAY So,if each man paid $10 apiece,and then recieved $1 as a refund,then they will have each spent $9 apiece.
Three men at $9 apiece equals $27
Add the $2 that the clerk pocketed and you have a grand total of $29.
What happened to the other dollar? :?