On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 9:35:47 AM UTC-4, Lenona wrote:
> On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 8:15:50 AM UTC-4, Boron Elgar wrote:
> > On Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:37:02 -0700 (PDT), Lenona
> > wrote:
> > > Where else is one supposed to ask questions when Google isn't helpful? Jeez.
> > If you are reduced to using an unsuccessful Google search or RFC,
> > you've got a serious problem.
> Meaning?
>
> After all, there's always a first time when it comes to using a particular recipe - or measuring something. For example, I understand (correct me if I'm wrong) that Europeans typically use a scale when measuring small amounts. So I might make mistakes doing that the first time, if I had to. Though I'm sure Google would be helpful in that case.
>
> But...here's an example of how things can get complicated, when you shop.
>
> From issue #33 of the Tightwad Gazette:
>
> "16 fl. oz. of water equals 16 oz. net wt. But 16 fl.oz. of oil,
> syrup, honey and molasses, equals 14, 20, 22, and 23 oz. net wt.,
> respectively. When comparing same-sized containers of these items,
> figure fl. oz. equals 114%, 80%, 73% and 70% of the net wt. price,
> respectively."

And if you were comparing the price of oil to the price of molasses,
it might matter. But why would you do that?

Cindy Hamilton