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? asked in Society & CultureLanguages · 12 months ago

increase by 15%?  increase 15%?

"The population in the country increased by 15% over the last decade."

"The population in the country increased 15% over the last decade."

Are they both fine?

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  • leabee
    Lv 4
    11 months ago

    yes, you can say either one

  • 12 months ago

    I think the first sentence sounds better.

    God bless you.

  • 12 months ago

    Yes, both are fine

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