[Fawn]

Then....if I can't subtract the 6% in a calculator......why CAN I say:

What is 479.25 + 6%? and get the right answer?

Personally ~~I think the calculators are defective. Probably made in Taiwan or China.

[SoothingDave]

Then....if I can't subtract the 6% in a calculator......why CAN I say: What is 479.25 + 6%? and get the right answer?

If you are serious, the question hinges on "6 per cent of what?"

Try it this way. Let's say you make $100/wk and the boss gives you a 50 % raise one week. You'll get $150. Right?

Now, if you screw up the next week, do you want the boss to take back 50% of your new salary?

That would leave you with $75.

SD

[Sofa King]

"Then....if I can't subtract the 6% in a calculator......why CAN I say:

What is 479.25 + 6%? and get the right answer?"

Because 6% is not a fixed quantity. 6% of 479.25 is 28.75. 6% of 508 is 30.48.