Talk:Ferocity/@comment-24458380-20150319000213/@comment-23878607-20150319171916

"If one wants to increase something by 10%, it can either be done like this: 1000 + (1000 x 0.1) or 1000 x 1.1"

The reason for the confusion is that the product of the statement  N + (N x 0.1) is synonymous with the statement N x 1.1. The use of the 1 takes the place of the parenthetical operation.

Look at it this way, Jon. The answer you're looking for is the sum of the bonus calculation plus the original number that generated it. Therefore, N(1 x .1) gets you the same answer as N x 1.1; the difference is that you're getting your conclusion in one step rather than two by using the 1.n formula.

Does that help? XD  Now I need moar caffeine or a lobotomy, because y'all made me do math prior to noon...