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Masanori Takaoka Posted 8 years ago
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Prices have risen 50 percent in the last ten years.

Prices have risen 50 percent for the last ten years.


Could you tell me which is correct, "in" or "for"?

  

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Masanori Takaoka Could you tell me which is correct, "in" or "for"? The first gives a total of 50% over the 10 years. The second gives a total of 500% over the 10 years.

— Mister Micawber

  • Masanori Takaoka Could you tell me which is correct, "in" or "for"?
  • The first gives a total of 50% over the 10 years.
  • The second gives a total of 500% over the 10 years.
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Masanori TakaokaCould you tell me which is correct, "in" or "for"?

The first gives a total of 50% over the 10 years.

The second gives a total of 500% over the 10 years.

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