Brain Teaser : The Disappearing Dollar

Three people check into a hotel room that costs $30. They each contribute $10. Later, the manager realizes the room only costs $25 and gives the bellhop $5 to return. The bellhop keeps $2 and gives each person $1 back. Now each person paid $9 (totaling $27), and the bellhop kept $2 (totaling $29). Where did the extra dollar go?

Aanswer: There’s no missing dollar! The $27 they paid includes the bellhop’s $2. The correct math is: $25 (room) + $2 (bellhop) = $27 paid. Each person has $1 back, so $27 + $3 = $30 total.