“Here's an example,”
replied 4/6. “1/5 never used the form 20/100
because it hated dragging around the /100
everywhere, so it decided to start using % which
was a lighter, sleeker way to dress. So 20/100
became 20 per 100 or 20 percent which is usually
written as 20%,” continued 4/6.
Note: To learn more about percents click here.
It wasn’t long before the folks at the Candy Store and Fracteria started using the % form. For example, this sign appeared in the window of the
Note: To learn more about percents click here.
It wasn’t long before the folks at the Candy Store and Fracteria started using the % form. For example, this sign appeared in the window of the
| Candy Store. And as usual, the proprietor 24 was confused by what that meant. 4/6 picked up the on-sale candy bar and gave 24 $.10 along with a smile. |  |
“No, it doesn’t,” replied 4/6. “Here let me show you.”
4/6 proceeded to show 24 that 20% of $.50 is $.10 or 10 cents. “That's the discount," said 24. “You owe me the rest which is $.40 (40 cents).”
4/6 was dumbfounded. But this time 4/6 conceded because it knew 24 was right.
Meanwhile 763 was standing outside the candy store when it heard the commotion inside the store. 763 stepped inside and yells, “Is that you, 4/6? You’re under arrest. I know that you are 2/3.”
4/6 dropped the candy bar and immediately darted outside the store, but right into the hands of 763’s deputy, 45. 4/6 sighed dejectedly as it changed back to its 2/3 form.
The scene switches to the jailhouse.