Percentage Memes

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When Percentages Attack Your Intuition

When Percentages Attack Your Intuition
The eternal battle between math and common sense strikes again! When 9 is 1/3% of a number, the answer is indeed 2,700 (because 9 ÷ (1/3 ÷ 100) = 2,700). But our brains automatically want to say "27" because we're hardwired to think percentages work in neat, tidy ways. The percentage symbol is mathematical trickery at its finest. That tiny "%" sign transforms the problem from "what's 3 times 9" into "what number, when multiplied by 0.00333..., gives you 9?" No wonder people argue in the comments! Pro tip: whenever you see fractions AND percentages together, grab your calculator and a stress ball. You're gonna need both.

The Four Horsemen Of 3/4

The Four Horsemen Of 3/4
Behold the mathematical apocalypse! The "four horsemen of 3/4" showcases the exact same value expressed in four different notations: 0.75 (decimal), 3/4 (fraction), 75% (percentage), and... wait, where's the fourth one? That's the joke! There are only three representations shown despite the title promising four. Just like how 3/4 isn't quite complete, neither is this meme. The fourth horseman ghosted us harder than an asymptote approaching its limit. Mathematical humor at its finest—precise yet incomplete!

The Math Doesn't Add Up, Disney!

The Math Doesn't Add Up, Disney!
Even Disney+ can't do basic math! 506 MB out of 685 MB is actually 73.9%, not 53%. Someone clearly skipped fractions day in school! The irony of downloading "Big Hero 6" — a movie about genius tech prodigies — while the progress bar shows such a blatant calculation error is just *chef's kiss*. Maybe Baymax needs to diagnose whoever programmed this download meter with a severe case of math deficiency!