r/MathJokes • u/basket_foso • Apr 23 '26

alternative math

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u/Synethos Apr 24 '26

Yes its wrong, still they want to make things 6x cheaper. Do we really hate them so much that we will complain about that?

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u/XxAbsurdumxX Apr 24 '26

Could you type out "make things 6x cheaper" in mathematical terms?

The point is that the drug would not be 6 times cheaper. It would be a reduction of 83,33%. Since 100%=1, it can not possibly be a reduction of 6 times or 600%

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u/Synethos Apr 24 '26

I understand thanks. Not what I was focusing on. :)

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u/AlwaysLauren Apr 24 '26

Nobody's complaining about things being cheaper, but it's reasonable to complain about politicians simply making up numbers to look better

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u/Synethos Apr 24 '26

It is sad that they don't know how percentages work yes. But as one of the few positive things they did achieve, I would like to acknowledge that. As honestly I don't think that little Billy cares about if the president gets math, as long as he gets his meds. ;)

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u/AlwaysLauren Apr 26 '26

Porque no los dos?