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Silak12 Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

proportion has changed?

Hi! everyone.
Could you help me understand this sentence or possibly give me an example as to how the proportion of men to women has changed?
The proportion of men to women in the college has changed dramatically over the years.
Much obliged!
  

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silak12 The proportion of men to women in the college has changed dramatically In 1980, there were 75 men and 25 women. The proportion of men was 75%. In 2010, there were 25 men and 75 women.

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  • silak12 The proportion of men to women in the college has changed dramatically In 1980, there were 75 men and 25 women.
  • The proportion of men was 75%.
  • In 2010, there were 25 men and 75 women.
  • The proportion of men had declined by 50%.
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silak12The proportion of men to women in the college has changed dramatically
In 1980, there were 75 men and 25 women. The proportion of men was 75%.
In 2010, there were 25 men and 75 women. The proportion of men had declined by 50%.
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Thanks! Alphecca that is a very helpfull reply.Considering the above scenario, can we say that "the proportion of men in the college has changed in relation to women over the years"?
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That is OK, although verbose.
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