Can we say "commutative" in this case ?
this post was submitted on 02 Sep 2025
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For those who want to dive deeper into the lake and the wisdom of the panzer: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commutative_property
For real? I've never though of this. This may actually be useful!
% really just means *1/100 - it doesn't matter where you apply that factor:
6% of 50 = 6% * 50 = 6/100 * 50 = 6*50/100 = 6 * 50/100
Where were you when I failed math 101 4 times?
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I was probably on a different continent ^^ Also, the biggest problem explaining math is not making it understandable, but having a motivated learner. Most students that have a bad teacher in school, or are somehow not motivated in school to begin with, will also not be motivated to focus on easier explanations. Technically a basic interest in math should be fostered / encouraged in kids from an early age, and at the latest in elementary school. If that does not work out, many students will have a hard time with it.
You are welcome.
maths is the same in both case but I get it, for small numbers this is useful
I'm still doing a rule of threes either way.
50*.06 = 50*6*1/100 = .5*6
But you're still just multiplying 5*6 and then moving the decimal point around. So don't sweat it.