On Mon, Nov 28, 2005 at 12:17:18PM CST, net kat <netkat at comcast.net> wrote: : : Again, we're distinguishing between a mathmatical procedure and a : Calculator behavior. : : "+15%" is, by convention, an accepted, implemented and utilized : method of finding out the result of making a number X-percent larger. Please show me an ISO standard that defines without question the action of a "%" button on a calculator, and I'll tell you if your convention is correct or not. :-) -- Eugene http://www.coxar.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/