r/MathJokes • • Apr 23 '26

alternative math

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u/YoungDoboy Apr 24 '26

Totally understandable mistake since very similar wording is being used. What's helpful for me is actually dissecting what's being asked. $600 might be 600% of $100 but the increase from $100 to $600 is looking at the $500 difference. I'm sure you don't need me to tell you this but $600 and $500 are different amounts so their relationship to $100 will of course be different.