For every %, the percentage would have to increase 2.2, therefor for every x, the
percentage should increase 100/220=ca 0.45454545454545_
In arith: percentage=30+x*(100/220)
Dixi
/jones
----- Original Message -----
From: Steven Sacks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2000 9:42 AM
Subject: <lingo-l> Failing at slider math
> Hey math wizards. I'm feeling stupid.
> I know I know how to do this, but I can't figure it out!
> Here's my problem.
>
> I've got a slider.
> It's position on the bar is x.
> x goes from 30 to 250.
>
> I need to return a percentage of variable
> total based on where x is on the slider.
>
> total = someNumber
>
> I don't need slider programming, just the math.
>
> 30 = 1%
> 250 = 100%
>
> x = ???
>
> I know this is too easy. I feel dumb.
>
> Steven
>
>
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