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Goronsky Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Fewer than / Less than 10% of the residents
I've seen this written both ways (that is, with "fewer than" and "less than"). Which, to you, is the correct choice?
Fewer than 10% of the residents were affected.
Less than 10% of the residents were affected.
Thank you.
Fewer than 10% of the residents were affected.
Less than 10% of the residents were affected.
Thank you.
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Technically, the first sentence is correct. However, the second sentence is also used.
- Technically, the first sentence is correct.
- However, the second sentence is also used.
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Technically, the first sentence is correct. However, the second sentence is also used.
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