30% of 40%?????

sparkin · 18-Sep-2005, 21:55

Just trying to do one of these fund raising type quiz things and I`m stuck on this question(possibly a trick question)

What`s is 30% of 40% ?

ali · 18-Sep-2005, 21:57

itexuk · 18-Sep-2005, 22:02

Yes 12%

748IOM · 18-Sep-2005, 22:08

Computer says no...............................or in this case 12%.

guest1 · 18-Sep-2005, 22:18

and for all you non-believers stand to be amazed:
30% of 40% is the same as (drum roll)........40% of 30%
WOW. I am truly a magician.

sparkin · 18-Sep-2005, 22:25

How did you get 12% you Carol Vordamens?

Alan I`m confused,explain please?

psychlist · 18-Sep-2005, 22:37

30% is 30 parts of an item split into 100 parts. 100/30 = 0.3
40% is 40 parts of an item split into 100 parts. 100/40 = 0.4

so 30% of 40% is :-
30 parts of (40 parts of an item split into 100 parts) = 100/30(100/40) = 0.3(0.4) = 0.3 times by 0.4 = 0.12 = 100/12 = 12%

Shocking I know, but the same really DOES go for 40% of 30%

748IOM · 18-Sep-2005, 22:37

30 * 40 / 100 = 12

psychlist · 18-Sep-2005, 22:40

Quote:

Originally posted by 748IOM
30 * 40 / 100 = 12

Oh come ON, he did ask for a "Carol Vorderman" explanation

748IOM · 18-Sep-2005, 22:45

oops sorry, yeah yours is better

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18-Sep-2005, 21:55	#1
sparkin Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,734 Join Date: Jun 2003 Mood: This is a carbon free zone! 30% of 40%????? Just trying to do one of these fund raising type quiz things and I`m stuck on this question(possibly a trick question) What`s is 30% of 40% ? Reply

18-Sep-2005, 21:57	#2
ali Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,463 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Guernsey Mood: Damp 12% Reply

18-Sep-2005, 22:02	#3
itexuk Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 355 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Taunton, Somerset Mood: Great Yes 12% Reply

18-Sep-2005, 22:08	#4
748IOM Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 508 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Isle of Man Mood: Yellow!! Computer says no...............................or in this case 12%. Reply

18-Sep-2005, 22:18	#5
guest1 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,173 Join Date: Mar 2008 and for all you non-believers stand to be amazed: 30% of 40% is the same as (drum roll)........40% of 30% WOW. I am truly a magician. Reply

18-Sep-2005, 22:25	#6
sparkin Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,734 Join Date: Jun 2003 Mood: This is a carbon free zone! How did you get 12% you Carol Vordamens? Alan I`m confused,explain please? Reply

18-Sep-2005, 22:37	#8
748IOM Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 508 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Isle of Man Mood: Yellow!! 30 * 40 / 100 = 12 Reply

18-Sep-2005, 22:45	#10
748IOM Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 508 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Isle of Man Mood: Yellow!! oops sorry, yeah yours is better Reply