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#1 2011-03-19 11:31:03

SuperLynx
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Reduction in Percentage ?

I have a file that is 600K and it was reduced to 260K. How can I find out what that reduction is in percentage ?

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#2 2011-03-19 13:09:07

bobbym
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Re: Reduction in Percentage ?

Hi SuperLynx;

So there is a 56.6666 % reduction.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#3 2011-03-19 14:45:55

SuperLynx
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Re: Reduction in Percentage ?

Thank you smile I knew it was division just wasn't sure if the result would be the right number, now I know for good smile

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#4 2011-03-19 14:48:41

bobbym
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From: Bumpkinland
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Re: Reduction in Percentage ?

Hi SuperLynx;

Your welcome.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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