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PI is what (i.imgur.com)

submitted 11 months ago by Spzi@lemm.ee to c/mathmemes@lemmy.blahaj.zone

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The volume of a cylinder is found using the formula V = πr^2^h. Using π = 5, r = 10 and h = 10. Find the volume V.

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[–] chaorace@lemmy.sdf.org 9 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Pi is a geometric constant, so obviously we're redefining the decimal numbering system to make "1" anchored to a fixed value of π/5 (or simply 1 in our superior new decimal representation).

Don't believe the haters who'll complain about "needing integer number representations". Literally anyone with a basic grasp of fractions will be perfectly fine! Let's illustrate with a few simple examples:

"I'll take three-fifths pi gallons of blue slushie, please"
"No thanks, I don't need any cups because I actually brought two-fifths pi containers of my own each with three-tenths pi gallons of individual capacity specifically for this purpose".

As you can see, there is no reason to be concerned whatsoever. The system works. It is mathematically elegant.