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out of the total vs out of the

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Out of the total' is used when referring to a specific portion or percentage of a whole, while 'out of the' is used to indicate a selection or comparison within a group.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 1498 views

out of the total

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific portion or percentage of a whole.

This phrase is used when you want to specify a part of a whole or a percentage of the total amount.

Examples:

  • Out of the total budget, 30% is allocated for marketing expenses.
  • Out of the total population, only a small percentage are over the age of 80.

Alternatives:

  • a portion of the total
  • a percentage of the total
  • part of the total

out of the

This phrase is correct and commonly used when indicating a selection or comparison within a group.

This phrase is used when you want to specify a selection or comparison within a group of items or people.

Examples:

  • Out of the students, only a few passed the exam.
  • Out of the options available, I chose the red one.
  • Dec 31, 2015 ... Check out Taylor's new video "Out of the Woods" off her multi-platinum release 1989...Available Now on iTunes http://www.smarturl.it/TS1989​
  • Feb 9, 2016 ... Check out the behind-the-scenes from "Out of the Woods" off her multi-platinum release 1989...Available Now on iTunes http://www.smarturl.it/ ...
  • Dec 31, 2015 ... Out Of The Woods. 80,707,237 views. add. Share. buy. more info. Directed by: Joseph Kahn. Producers:Jil Hardin. (C) 2015 Big Machine ...
  • a. From within to the outside of: got out of the car. b. From a given condition: came out of her trance. c. From an origin, source, or cause: made out of wood; did it ...

Alternatives:

  • from the
  • among the
  • selected from

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