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Todd
03-15-2006, 04:44 PM
If you make a $32 bet and win $150 what is your percentage net gain?

I've calculated ( 150 - 32 ) / 32 = 3.69%

But in my mind it should be more like 350% or something. Any ideas?

PUGalicious
03-15-2006, 04:45 PM
3.69 is correct. That would be 369%.

Todd
03-15-2006, 04:48 PM
I thought that too but it still does not add up.

$32.00 * 369% = $118.08

Todd
03-15-2006, 04:49 PM
Oh I see once you add the original $32 your set. Geez:doh:

PUGalicious
03-15-2006, 04:50 PM
You were calculating the net. If you want to calculate the total increase, the formula is 150/32.

Todd
03-15-2006, 05:04 PM
Thank you, Too Superior To Be Moderator I like a little attitude keeps everyone on their toes.

PUGalicious
03-15-2006, 05:05 PM
(It was for Karrie and Patrick's benefit)

Karried
03-15-2006, 06:15 PM
LOL - I changed my title to "Superior than Patrick Moderator" I had to tease him since he put Superior Moderator! Just to clarify for those who didn't get the joke.. Scribe joined in... - we were all playing with our titles.. but...

Patrick started it!:tweeted:

Patrick
03-15-2006, 06:51 PM
LOL - I changed my title to "Superior than Patrick Moderator" I had to tease him since he put Superior Moderator! Just to clarify for those who didn't get the joke.. Scribe joined in... - we were all playing with our titles.. but...

Patrick started it!:tweeted:

Actually Keith started it when he changed his to Senior Moderator. I never figured out his exact meaning of that...whether it applied to his age, or the fact that he was superior to everyone else....you know like a Senior Pastor at a church.