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Yes that's right.

"Percent" is always "percent OF" something. It always refers to the starting number.

Since 115 is larger than 100, 15% OF 115 is more than 15% OF 100.

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Q: 100 plus 15 percent equals 115 yet 115 minus 15 percent equals less than 100?
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