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in a total of vs of a total of

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In a total of' is used when specifying the number of items within a total, while 'of a total of' is used when referring to a subset of a larger total.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 3496 views

in a total of

This phrase is correct and commonly used when specifying the number of items within a total.

This phrase is used to indicate the specific number of items included in a total count or sum.

Examples:

  • In a total of 100 participants, 20 were selected for the study.
  • Jan 12, 2011 ... @Jimi: is part of the distinction the semantic fact that in the OP's example, it is the babies who are sleeping, not the total, whereas in “a total of ...
  • May 23, 2014 ... To remove any uncertainty, the word combined could be added, as in "A total of 100 quality engineers and inspectors combined," or "A ...
  • Dec 18, 2013 ... Serum concentrations of cholesterol, apolipoprotein A-I and apolipoprotein B in a total of 1694 meat-eaters, fish-eaters, vegetarians and ...
  • Verifiable secret sharing in a total of three rounds. Shashank Agrawal. Department of Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, United ...

Alternatives:

  • out of a total of
  • among a total of
  • comprising a total of
  • constituting a total of
  • representing a total of

of a total of

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a subset of a larger total.

This phrase is used to specify a subset or portion of a larger total or sum.

Examples:

  • Of a total of 50 students, 30 passed the exam.
  • May 23, 2014 ... The meaning of "a total of 100 quality engineers and inspectors" is dependent on the context. For instance: A total of 100 quality engineers and ...
  • Last year, out of a total of 3 124 laws, the EU adopted 57 laws in this way. El año pasado, de un total de 3 124 leyes, la UE aprobó 57 por ese procedimiento.
  • Treatment Programming section is composed of a total of seven questions addressing issues related to participation in treatment decision making, ability to  ...
  • ... number of distinguishable outcomes. So the probability of a 7 on the dice is 1/6 because it can be produced in 6 ways out of a total of 36 possible outcomes.

Alternatives:

  • from a total of
  • part of a total of
  • belonging to a total of
  • included in a total of
  • constituting part of a total of

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