[Bug 144355] Re: Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14
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[Bug 144355] Re: Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14
No you didn't explain how you get 1278.4 which is the right result according to you. You also didn't reply to the comments to tell me what was wrong with the 1360 - 6% = 1360 - 0.06 = 1359.94 logic. Anyway since you seem to have no interest to reply to comment in a constructive way closing the bug -- Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144355 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144355] Re: Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14
I think the behavior of taking 6% as 6/100 is correct to keep things simple, when you do not give a % of something, it is interpreted as % of 1. This is the reason for 1360 - 6% giving the answer of 1359.94. The argument can be that the calculator must apply the % of the number before it, i.e. 1360. But this can become a bit tricky when it is a part of a complex calculation like 150 + 240 - 10% + 300 - 10%. So, as per the bug the expected behavior is.. 150 + 240 + 10% of (150 + 240) + 300 - 10% of (150 + 240 + 10% of (150 + 240) + 300). This shows that how tricky it might become that the calculator needs to be extra intelligent. Presuming it to be a simple calculator providing basic mathematical functions, interpretation of 6% as 6/100 = .06 is not a bug. -- Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144355 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144355] Re: Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14
6% of the number infront of it.. you know, like other calculators do.. tell you what, give me your address, i'll mail you $2, you can goto the dollar tree, get a calculator, and try for yourself.. this is a valid complaint from an end user thats wasting time submitting this bug and arguing with a righteous ass who assumes hes smarter then 90% of the world.. sebastien, just use common sense on how people use the calculator program, instead of debating it with me.. i've explained it 3 other times.. -- Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144355 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144355] Re: Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14
the blog entry is about the order of the actions which is something else. Could you explain what is wrong with the 1360 - 6% = 1360 - 0.06 = 1359.94 for people who do know how maths work but don't know about the windows calculator? ** Changed in: gcalctool (Ubuntu) Status: New = Incomplete -- Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144355 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144355] Re: Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14
i have in the original post. its not JUST windows calculators,. try any cell phone or hardware calculator with a % key.. -- Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144355 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144355] Re: Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14
could you explain what you expect 6% to mean if that's not 0.06 rather bouncing to trying other softwares? -- Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144355 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144355] Re: Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14
I think this is a correct behaviour : 6% means 6/100; if you want to have 6% of 1360 you should use 6% * 1360. -- Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144355 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144355] Re: Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14
Thank you for your bug, that's not one though. 1360 - 6% = 1360 - 0.06 = 1359.94, which is correct ** Changed in: gcalctool (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided = Low Assignee: (unassigned) = Ubuntu Desktop Bugs (desktop-bugs) Status: New = Invalid -- Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144355 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144355] Re: Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14
sorry, i have to dispute the way it works.. ubuntu is trying very hard to win over windows converts.. many of whom (myself included) use calc for alot of things.. this *to me* is a bug.. some others agree (dating back to 2004) http://blogs.sun.com/calum/entry/gcalctool_ng also, pick up ANY hardware calculator.. and key in 1360-6% , and you will see that this is functionally incorrect how gcalctool is handling it.. ** Changed in: gcalctool (Ubuntu) Status: Invalid = New -- Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144355 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 144355] Re: Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14
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[Bug 144355] Re: Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14
Apparently, gcalcool is interpreting 6% as 0.06, not as 6% of 1360. Whether it's a bug or expected behavior is open to debate. Meanwhile you can always use 1360 * (1 - 6%) to work around this. -- Incorrect Math in version 5.9.14 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/144355 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
