were to be reduced vs would be reduced

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Were to be reduced' is used to talk about a hypothetical or unreal situation, while 'would be reduced' is used to express a future possibility or likelihood.

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were to be reduced

This phrase is correct and is used to talk about a hypothetical or unreal situation.

This phrase is used to discuss unreal or hypothetical situations, often in conditional sentences or to express a future event that is unlikely to happen.

Examples:

If the prices were to be reduced, more people would buy the product.
If I were to be reduced to tears, it would be because of joy.

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Dec 12, 2012 ... If the clerical staff were to be reduced by 1/3, what percent of the total number of the remaining employees would then be clerical? “(A) 25%.
... latter of which passages it expresses the extreme destitution to which the members of the house of Eli were to be reduced. As illustrating the term, see also ch.
If the viscosity of water in a swimming pool were to be reduced by the 15% while keeping other properties the same, what would be the differen... What would be ...
Dunkirk - 1940 - We were given notice that rations were to be reduced by half because supplies were not getting through in sufficient quantities. In fact, no further ...

Alternatives:

If the prices were reduced
If the prices were to decrease
If the prices were to go down
If the prices were to be lowered
If the prices were to be cut

would be reduced

This phrase is correct and is used to express a future possibility or likelihood.

This phrase is used to talk about future events or possibilities that are likely to happen.

Examples:

If we invest in renewable energy, emissions would be reduced.
If you study hard, your chances of success would be reduced.

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Apr 4, 2016 ... The plan presented here would balance the budget within a decade and generate growing surpluses after that. Spending would be reduced to ...
Nov 25, 2015 ... Fewer weeks of benefits: Under the bill, the number of weeks a worker would get unemployment benefits would be reduced to between 12 and ...
Feb 9, 2016 ... Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland's budget would be reduced by almost £3 billion within ten years under devolution plans. SNP leader ...
Haiti - Politic : The list of candidates for PM, would be reduced to 3 names but... 26/02/2016 10:02:03. Haiti - Politic : The list of candidates for PM, would be ...

Alternatives:

will be reduced
might be reduced
could be reduced
is likely to be reduced
is expected to be reduced

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were to be reduced vs would be reduced