wake comments on Lake Powell, the 2nd largest reservoir in the US, is at 22% capacity. ~8 points away from Glen Canyon Dam going dark.

[–] wake 8 points 3 months ago (3 children)

...Why not just say "8 percent away"?

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[–] bus_factor@lemmy.world 19 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 child)

22% minus 8 percentage points is 14%.

22% minus 8% is 20.24%.

This is because 8% of 22% is 1.76%, but when using percentage points you just subtract the number.

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[–] wake 5 points 3 months ago

Thanks, "8% of 22%" had crossed my mind so thanks for explaining it more succinctly.

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[–] WildPalmTree@lemmy.world 1 point 3 months ago

Percent and percentage points are not the same. Ignoring the issue at hand, you will do well in life learning this lesson.

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