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NL888 Posted 18 years ago
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rate of failure is up to 10%

When the rate of failure is up to 10%, can the expression "up to 10% of the rate of failure" express the same meaning?
  

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Hi, When the rate of failure is up to 10%, can the expression "up to 10% of the rate of failure" express the same meaning? I think not, although you have given no context for what you want to say. Would you like to write and post two sentences in which these phrases have the same meaning?

  • Hi, When the rate of failure is up to 10%, can the expression "up to 10% of the rate of failure" express the same meaning?
  • I think not, although you have given no context for what you want to say.
  • Would you like to write and post two sentences in which these phrases have the same meaning?
  • Best wishes, Clive.
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Hi,

When the rate of failure is up to 10%, can the expression "up to 10% of the rate of failure" express the same meaning?

I think not, although you have given no context for what you want to say. Would you like to write and post two sentences in which these phrases have the same meaning?

Best wishes, Clive.
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1) Up to 10% of the rate of failure warns you that the laser eye surgery is dangerous and that you have to make a choice with extreme care. According to an authoritative report from the health organization of UK, where such surgery has been banned for the time being.

2) The rate of failure of laser eye surgery is up to 10%. The fact warns you that the surgery is dangerous and that you h
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Hi,

1) Up to 10% of the rate of failure warns you that the laser eye surgery is dangerous and that you have to make a choice with extreme care. This is according to an authoritative report from the health organization of UK, where such surgery has been banned for the time being.

2) The rate of failure of laser eye surger
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I got it.

Thanks a lot.

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