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[–] __Lost__@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 week ago

Your money numbers make sense, but the percents don't. Your first example says 166% difference between 83.18 and 903. 903 is a 1085% increase. Your others are also way too low. If you just look at your percent changes, it looks like Bob is doing much better than he really is.