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  1. 02-Nov-2011, 10:08 #1
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    Default 'drops 3%' the same with 'drop by 3%'?

    I wanna ask the teachers, whether an index 'drops 3%' is the same with 'drops by 3%'?
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    Default Re: 'drops 3%' the same with 'drop by 3%'?

    Yes.

    As we are trying to give models of good English in this forum; please avoid informal written forms such as 'wanna'. Use 'want to'. Thank you.
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    Default Re: 'drops 3%' the same with 'drop by 3%'?

    I am sorry. I will not make that mistake again. Thank you
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