Percent higher/more than?

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Hello,a) This costs 10% more than that.b) This costs 10% higher than that.c) This is 10% more than that.d) This is 10% higher than that.Which are correct?Thank you,,,

Englishnewbie · Accepted Answer

anyone please?

Clive · Answer

Hi,

I assume all these refer to prices.

a) This costs 10% more than that.
b) This costs 10% higher than that. No

c) This is 10% more than that.
d) This is 10% higher than that. No

Clive

Englishnewbie · Answer

Hi, thank for the reply.

So the phrase "% higher than" is NEVER correct?

Clive · Answer

Hi,

So the phrase "% higher than" is NEVER correct? I didn't say that.
I never like to say never.

I wouldn't say eg 'This blouse is 10% higher than that (blouse).'
But I'd say eg 'This price is 10% higher than that (price).' [ Yet here, I still find 10% more more natural than 10%higher. ]

Clive

Englishnewbie · Answer

Thanks for the clarification. It's clearer now.

one more question please.

The amount of the sales this year is 10% more/higher than that last year.

Which one?

Thanks!

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