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    #1 22-Apr-2008, 13:10

    percent or percentage

    What is the difference between "percent" and "percentage"; which one would be the correct one to use in the case:
    "the concentration was given in % (percent or percentage)"?
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    #2 22-Apr-2008, 13:25

    Re: percent or percentage

    Quote Originally Posted by ankawik View Post
    What is the difference between "percent" and "percentage"; which one would be the correct one to use in the case:
    "the concentration was given in % (percent or percentage)"?
    Use the word "percent" with numbers and "percentage" without using a number.
    Percent is an adverb and percentage is a noun.
    Last edited by banderas; 22-Apr-2008 at 13:27. Reason: afterthought
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