Zagreb Street Test Reveals Surprising Math Skills Gap

Zagreb Street Test: Can People Calculate a Simple Percentage Problem? A fun experiment conducted in Zagreb, Croatia, by Index.hr, tested people's ability to solve a basic percentage calculation. The question involved determining the final price of sneakers that initially cost 100 euros, after a 20% price increase and then a 20% decrease. Many participants struggled, highlighting a potential gap in basic math skills. One participant commented, "It's more complicated than it seems!" The video's lighthearted approach makes a serious point about the importance of financial literacy. The experiment's simplicity and relatability make it a good example of how everyday scenarios can reveal gaps in knowledge and understanding.