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"percent of" vs "percentage of"

Both 'percentage of' and 'percent of' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They can be used interchangeably depending on personal preference or regional variations.

Last Updated: March 23, 2024

percent of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a proportion or a part of a whole expressed in terms of one hundred.

Examples:

  • Fifty percent of the population lives in urban areas.
  • What percent of the budget is allocated for research?

Alternatives:

  • percentage of

percentage of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a proportion or a part of a whole expressed in terms of one hundred.

Examples:

  • The percentage of students who passed the exam was 80%.
  • What is the percentage of people who prefer tea over coffee?

Alternatives:

  • percent of

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