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The Bank teller

The Bank teller

Imagine yourself working as a bank teller.
A man walks into your bank and he approaches your desk. He has no visible weapon, but says he has a bomb in his backpack. He tells you to handover $5000.
He tells you if you don't oblige, he will blow up the bomb.
What will you do?
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