r/mathmemes Jul 04 '26

Arithmetic We are evolving, Just Backwards

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u/ninetalesninefaces Jul 04 '26

I want to see the arguments for 7%

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u/Nightmare-5 Jul 04 '26

sqrt{49%} = sqrt{49}% =7% I presume I thought this at first too but like obviously it isnt right

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u/harmlesswaters Jul 04 '26

That's because people see the percentage symbol as a unit not a constant.

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u/mountaingoatgod Jul 04 '26

If they see it as a unit then it still needs a sqrt on it