Current Events > I need a percentage calculator that can calculate mutiple opportunities.

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Say I want X. One method of receiving X has 3 shots each at 18%. Another method has 2 shots at 28%.

I need to figure out which method of getting X is better. But when I google percentage calculators none I find has such capabilities.

And no, I'm not gonna work it out in my tiny penis brain.

Reverse it.

The fail condition is 82% 3 times in a row in one case, 72% two times in a row in the other

0.82 ^ 3 vs. 0.72 ^ 2

EDIT: and yes, I'm on my phone and too lazy to use a calculator myself right now.

DeadBankerDream posted...

Say I want X. One method of receiving X has 3 shots each at 18%. Another method has 2 shots at 28%.

I need to figure out which method of getting X is better. But when I google percentage calculators none I find has such capabilities.

And no, I'm not gonna work it out in my tiny penis brain.

Iirc this is binomial distribution; google that for calculators. Keep in mind that if you're unfamiliar with probability/statistic you may find them confusing to use.

Tbh it's much faster to just calculate the probability yourself. Karovorak got the method right. Go for 28%.

1 - (1 - 0.18)^3 = 0.448632
1 - (1 - 0.28)^2 = 0.4816

DeadBankerDream posted...

Say I want X. One method of receiving X has 3 shots each at 18%. Another method has 2 shots at 28%.

I need to figure out which method of getting X is better. But when I google percentage calculators none I find has such capabilities.

And no, I'm not gonna work it out in my tiny penis brain.

Use Wolfram alpha.

"At least one success" is the metric you're interested in.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/2/5/AARLwzAAEvYB.jpg

Do I need to install Wolfram Alpha or is it a browser thing?

DeadBankerDream posted...

Do I need to install Wolfram Alpha or is it a browser thing?

Browser is free, app is not

Just use those gacha calculators that's available online

Tyranthraxus posted...

Use Wolfram alpha.

"At least one success" is the metric you're interested in.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/2/5/AARLwzAAEvYB.jpg

Thanks, this worked. I'm surprised it can just read loose text like that.

DeadBankerDream posted...

Thanks, this worked. I'm surprised it can just read loose text like that.

NP I use it all the time and imo the app is worth the $2.49 or whatever they charge for it. Best calculator you'll ever buy.