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Polyester

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Is the following sentence correct and natural?

80% products account for 20% profits in total. We wont see that company was surviving on the market.
 
80% products account for 20% profits in total.
The sentence cannot be understood. 80% of the products?

We wont see that company was surviving on the market.
We don't see the company surviving in the market.
 
[STRIKE]Is[/STRIKE] Are the following sentences correct and natural?

80% products account for 20% profits in total. We wont see that company was surviving on the market.

You wrote two sentences for us to look at. You must learn to recognise this.
 
You wrote two sentences for us to look at. You must learn to recognise this.


OK. I ask one question. Is it correct?
80% products account for 20% profits in total.
 
OK. Is it correct now?
80% of products account for 20% of profits in total.
 
OK. Is it correct now?
80% of products account for 20% of profits in total.

Does that apply to all products? Shouldn't there be a definte article?
 
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