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Musicgold Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

using 'much'

Hi,



Is it grammatical to say something like this?



How much was the company’s revenue last year?



I know that I could have said: ‘what was the company’s revenue last year, but I wish to understand whether I can use ‘much’ in such a situation.



Thanks,



MG.
  

Top answer

Hi, I'd say it's quite common. " It's also a bit casual and conversational, so I'd use your second option for the formal reports. I'd also venture to say that among professionals, particularly financial people, your second option would be more common even in casual conversation.

— Avangi

  • Hi, I'd say it's quite common.
  • " It's also a bit casual and conversational, so I'd use your second option for the formal reports.
  • I'd also venture to say that among professionals, particularly financial people, your second option would be more common even in casual conversation.
  • "Revenue" is a technical term, and probably wouldn't be used while drinking beer and watching football - unless the fans happened to be into finance.
  • Best wishes, - A.
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Hi,

I'd say it's quite common. "How much did you make last year?"

It's also a bit casual and conversational, so I'd use your second option for the formal reports.

I'd also venture to say that among professionals, particularly financial people, your second option would be more common even in casual conversation. "Revenue" is a technical term, and probably wouldn't be u
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Hi there. Your sentence is fine. "How much" indicates interest of amount of the money they made.
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Thanks, Fandorin. I needed that. (Actually, I've always been the slowest kid on the block.)
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Avangi and Fandorin,

Thanks.
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