had relatively the highest proportion vs had relatively the highest percentage

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Had relatively the highest proportion' is used when comparing the amount of something in relation to a whole, while 'had relatively the highest percentage' is used when comparing the amount in relation to a total. The choice between 'proportion' and 'percentage' depends on the specific context of the comparison.

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had relatively the highest proportion

This phrase is correct and commonly used when comparing the amount of something in relation to a whole.

This phrase is used when comparing the amount of something in relation to a whole. It indicates that the amount being referred to is the highest in comparison to other similar amounts.

Examples:

The red group had relatively the highest proportion of participants in the study.

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Apr 27, 2011 ... newspaper Sydsvenskan had relatively the highest proportion of articles linked to the SD, however, this exposure was less significant to explain ...
May 3, 2011 ... newspaper Sydsvenskan had relatively the highest proportion of articles linked to the SD, however, this exposure was less significant to explain ...
2 maj 2011 ... Finally, the third hypothesis is verified – the regional newspaper Sydsvenskan had relatively the highest proportion of articles linked to the SD, ...

Alternatives:

had the highest proportion
had a relatively high proportion
had the greatest proportion
had a higher proportion

had relatively the highest percentage

This phrase is correct and commonly used when comparing the amount in relation to a total.

This phrase is used when comparing the amount of something in relation to a total. It indicates that the amount being referred to is the highest percentage-wise compared to other amounts.

Examples:

The blue group had relatively the highest percentage of correct answers in the test.

Alternatives:

had the highest percentage
had a relatively high percentage
had the greatest percentage
had a higher percentage

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