Understanding the Missing Dollar Problem

The video presents a classic math puzzle where three friends buy pizzas for $30, but due to a special offer, the actual cost should be $25. The clerk returns $3 to the friends and keeps $2 as a tip, leading to confusion about a missing dollar. The video explains that the confusion arises from a flawed equation, and clarifies that the $27 paid includes the $25 for pizzas and a $2 tip, resolving the puzzle.

How much did each friend initially pay for the pizzas?

• $8

• $10

• $9

• $11

What was the special offer price for the three pizzas?

• $30

• $25

• $35

• $20

How much money did the clerk keep as a tip?

• $4

• $3

• $2

• $1

What is the total amount the friends paid after receiving $1 back each?

• $24

• $25

• $26

• $27

How much extra did the friends initially pay before the clerk's adjustment?

• $5

• $3

• $6

• $4

What is the total amount returned to the friends by the clerk?

• $4

• $3

• $2

• $1

What is the flaw in the logic that leads to the missing dollar confusion?

• The pizzas were overpriced

• The tip was added twice in the calculation

• The clerk returned too much money

• The friends paid too much initially

What is the total amount the friends paid including the tip?

• $25

• $28

• $26

• $27

What should be done to the $27 to find the correct cost of the pizzas?

• Divide by 3

• Multiply by 2

• Subtract $2

• Add $2

What is the correct total cost of the pizzas after considering the tip?

• $26

• $25

• $24

• $23