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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
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Hi,

Do I need to insert "by" in the following?


The cost went up 10%.

The cost went up £5.


Thanks

  

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The cost went up £5. No, but it would probably be clearer for the reader if you did.

— Mister Micawber

  • The cost went up £5.
  • No, but it would probably be clearer for the reader if you did.
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anonymousDo I need to insert "by" in the following?The cost went up 10%.The cost went up £5.

No, but it would probably be clearer for the reader if you did.

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