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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

I like that there's a name for it. I always try to do that if possible. Division by 25? You mean multiply by 4 and divide by 100. Convert miles to km? That's x + x/2 + x/10.

Not sure if qualify as old geezer, you never know on the internet. I'm old for most people here, but you mention Excel, so you sound closer to my age :)