CuriosOne Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) Is this as 2 pennies plus 6 pennies is 8 pennies?? could we also say 6/2 = 3 pennies Does this mean that all 3 pennies are1/2 * 6 pennies = smaller pennies? Im totally confused.. Edited January 3, 2021 by CuriosOne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNow Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Since you’re using currency in specific denominations to post your question, then no. There’s no such thing as a “smaller penny.” You can’t cut a penny in half and hand it to,the clerk at the register when leaving the store, even though we can account for fractional pennies in spreadsheets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 In this example "pennies" is a dimensional unit. 2 pennies + 6 pennies = 8 pennies keeps the unit consistent. 6 pennies /2 = 3 pennies is also unit consistent 1/2 * 6 pennies = 3 pennies You can't have "smaller" pennies, because "penny" is a unit of a defined size, and it is the smallest unit of currency (in the US). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuriosOne Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) 27 minutes ago, iNow said: Since you’re using currency in specific denominations to post your question, then no. There’s no such thing as a “smaller penny.” You can’t cut a penny in half and hand it to,the clerk at the register when leaving the store, even though we can account for fractional pennies in spreadsheets Agreed... So if our 100 pennies = 1 dollar... Does 6 *$1.00.00 "one dollar and zero cents" mean $6.00.00 ?? six dollars and zero cents? "There is a very good reason i added the extra dot" And I know Members Are Not Going To Like It. 17 minutes ago, Janus said: In this example "pennies" is a dimensional unit. 2 pennies + 6 pennies = 8 pennies keeps the unit consistent. 6 pennies /2 = 3 pennies is also unit consistent 1/2 * 6 pennies = 3 pennies You can't have "smaller" pennies, because "penny" is a unit of a defined size, and it is the smallest unit of currency (in the US). The currency is a chosen system, but numbers are numbers?? Edited January 3, 2021 by CuriosOne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNow Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I won’t be wasting any more time with you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koti Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, CuriosOne said: Does this mean that all 3 pennies are1/2 * 6 pennies = smaller pennies? Im totally confused.. So on top of not uderstanding 2+6 = 8 you are having problems with understanding 3 = 1/2 * 6 ? My kid is not 5 years old yet, we will be using this thread for exercise reference before bath tonight (I'm dead serious, no sarcasm) Edited January 3, 2021 by koti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MigL Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 1 hour ago, CuriosOne said: Im totally confused.. Yes, you are ! Most accurate thing you've said, so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmet Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 2 hours ago, iNow said: Since you’re using currency in specific denominations to post your question, then no. There’s no such thing as a “smaller penny.” You can’t cut a penny in half and hand it to,the clerk at the register when leaving the store, even though we can account for fractional pennies in spreadsheets ahahaha something came to my ming like : to divide a penny from a point over its boundary along its diameter (maybe via hammer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghideon Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, CuriosOne said: Is this as 2 pennies plus 6 pennies is 8 pennies?? Maybe a picture helps you understand Janus answer? 2 pennies plus 6 pennies equals 8 pennies: 3 hours ago, CuriosOne said: could we also say 6/2 = 3 pennies It seems like 6 pennies split equally means 3 pennies each: 3 hours ago, CuriosOne said: Does this mean that all 3 pennies are1/2 * 6 pennies = smaller pennies? That does not seem like a reasonable conclusion in this context. As Janus said, units will not be consistent if you do something like: Edited January 3, 2021 by Ghideon added picture 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuriosOne Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 1 hour ago, MigL said: Yes, you are ! Most accurate thing you've said, so far. Does the same apply for pennies as to atoms? Oh I forget its not atoms we measure but "matter material" thats "some how" is massless unless gravity effects it...😎 Thank god for Galileo.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zapatos Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I can't believe you are allowed to keep posting this garbage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuriosOne Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Ghideon said: Maybe a picture helps you understand Janus answer? 2 pennies plus 6 pennies equals 8 pennies: It seems like 6 pennies split equally means 3 pennies each: That does not seem like a reasonable conclusion in this context. As Janus said, units will not be consistent if you do something like: If there is an equal amount of 1/2 fractions of pennies, they can be "glued" together to make them whole again.. "How About That?" 12 "one halves" of 1 penny As 6 10ths of a "deci meter" of 1 second ""Six Tenths"" Again, How about that?? ""Thanks For The Image""" 8 minutes ago, zapatos said: I can't believe you are allowed to keep posting this garbage. Neither am I...Apparently though I'm onto something greater than u can imagine.. Edited January 3, 2021 by CuriosOne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghideon Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 1 minute ago, CuriosOne said: If there is an equal amount of 1/2 fractions of pennies, they can be "glued" together to make them whole again.. Then they are not pennies, they are mutilated coins, a change of units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phi for All Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, CuriosOne said: Neither am I...Apparently though I'm onto something greater than u can imagine.. ! Moderator Note Best of luck elsewhere with THAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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