I thought no number can exceed pass 100%, whats wrong with that?
Like 3000% is like 3000/10000?
2007-06-17 19:23:31 · 6 answers · asked by MUKLUK 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
it means you can do anything if you put your mind to it- including being more than perfect!
2007-06-17 19:36:30 · answer #1 · answered by daniel k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A percentage is meaningless unless the base - the percentage of what - is given or can be determined. If the percentage is of an absolute maximum, then 110% of this maximum is indeed a contradiction. If it were possible to give 110% of this maximum, then it is not in fact an absolute maximum that is being specified.
Nevertheless, in many contexts, the base is such that it is possible to have a percentage greater than 100%, such as the return on an investment or a profit. It is also possible, even common, to have a percentage greater than 100% of an average or a rated output.
Giving "110%" is now a standard business cliché, such as thinking "outside the box." Whether calling for "110%" effort is wise or even possible again depends a lot on what the base on which the 110% is figured.
2007-06-18 03:19:41 · answer #2 · answered by devilsadvocate1728 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an example, some jet aircraft use 110% of engine power during take off.
however this is really a question of defining 100%
if 100% is the speed at which an engine self destructs, then obviously the engine cannot be operated above that. In the case of jet engines, 100% is the cruising speed, so 110% would be logical and possible.
"giving 110%" is generally just an expression of exceptional effort.
2007-06-18 06:32:39 · answer #3 · answered by disco legend zeke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can actually give 110% effort. 100% is all they have and they can't go above that.
However, if I gave $100 to charity last year and I decide that I will give 110% of my last year's gift this year, that means I will donate $110 this year.
Since % means "hundredths",
3000% = 3000/100 = 30 times as much
200% = 200/100 = 2 times as much
2007-06-18 02:43:21 · answer #4 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your example reduces to 30%. Your instinct is right; it is not possible in reality to exceed 100%, unless metaphorically. You can of course calculate beyond 100% to any extent you please: ie, 100% = x and 500% = 5x.
2007-06-18 02:40:27 · answer #5 · answered by obelix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct. Nothing can really go more than 100%. What the saying means is that you need to give it your best effort. (Or actually better than your best effort.)
2007-06-18 02:40:37 · answer #6 · answered by gordonmorrison 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋