[maryz]

and blames 1% of the 3.5% drop in revenue for

My mental arithmetic has fallen off badly since 8th grade (when we had to do it!) . . . how much is 1% of 3.5%?

(Yes, I know that's not what they mean . . . but my English skills haven't fallen off!)

[USFRIENDINVICTORIA]

Hear hear!

Reporters: learn the difference between “percent” and “percentage points” (right after you learn to add).