A Mathematics Experiment

The Percentage Paradox

If I increase by 50% and then decrease by 50%, do I get back what I started with? Pour some liquid and find out.

Starting Amount
Percentage
0 25 50 75 100
50%
First Operation
1000 750 500 250 0 1000 750 500 250 0 1000 750 500 250 0 Start 400 ml After 1st Change — ml After 2nd Change — ml
Step 1
Pour your starting amount, choose a percentage, then click Apply.
You'll see the liquid level change in the second beaker.