🧠 The ā€œMissingā€ 1 BTC Puzzle: A Crypto Classic That Still Baffles Many!

Three friends walk into a restaurant and split a bill of 30 BTC — simple, right?

Each one pays 10 BTC, making the total payment 30 BTC.

But here’s the twist...

šŸ’” The waiter realizes the bill was actually 25 BTC, not 30!

To fix the overcharge, he brings back 5 BTC in 1-BTC coins.

Now, he can't split 5 BTC evenly among three people — so he gives 1 BTC back to each friend (totaling 3 BTC) and quietly keeps 2 BTC as a tip for himself.

Let’s Break It Down:

Each friend paid 10 BTC

Each got 1 BTC back

So each actually paid 9 BTC

āœ… 3 friends Ɨ 9 BTC = 27 BTC

Out of this 27 BTC:

25 BTC went to the restaurant (actual bill)

2 BTC went into the waiter’s pocket (tip)

šŸ” But wait... 27 + 2 = 29 BTC?

Where did the last 1 BTC go from the original 30?

🧨 Here’s the Catch:

This is a logic trap, not a math error.

You're not supposed to add the waiter's 2 BTC to the 27 BTC — because that 27 already includes the 2 BTC tip!

The correct breakdown is:

āœ… 25 BTC (bill) + 2 BTC (tip) = 27 BTC

āœ… 30 BTC - 27 BTC = 3 BTC (returned to the friends)

So nothing's missing. The math checks out.

It’s just a clever way to misdirect your brain — and it works every time!

šŸ¤“ Moral of the Story (Especially in Crypto):

Always double-check your change…

Whether it’s cash, crypto, or a late-night food bill in BTC!

The blockchain doesn’t lie — but sometimes, logic tricks do. šŸ˜‰

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