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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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increase by risen by
Is it correct to increase or rise by an amount or by a percentage.
Last year I charged $1300 an hour. This year I charge $1500
I've increased my rates by $200.
I've risen my rates by $200.
Last year I charged $1000 an hour. This year I charge $3000.
I've increased my rates by 200%.
I've risen my rates by 200%.
Last year I charged $1300 an hour. This year I charge $1500
I've increased my rates by $200.
I've risen my rates by $200.
Last year I charged $1000 an hour. This year I charge $3000.
I've increased my rates by 200%.
I've risen my rates by 200%.
Top answer
You can increase or raise your rates but not rise them. Rise is intransitive.
- You can increase or raise your rates but not rise them.
- Rise is intransitive.
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You can increase or raise your rates but not rise them. Rise is intransitive.
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