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[theol]

1. The proportion of residents who bought fresh coffee was never as high as 45% in any of the five cities, with those in Brisbane and Adelaide, both at nearly 35%, being less likely to do so than those in the other three cities.

2. The proportion of residents who bought fresh coffee was never as high as 45% in any of the five cities, with those in Brisbane and Adelaide, both at nearly 35%, less likely to do so than those in the other three cities.

Which one is correct?

 

[teechar]

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[theol]

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[Tarheel]

2. The proportion of residents who bought fresh coffee was never as high as 45% in any of the five cities, with those in Brisbane and Adelaide, both at nearly 35%, less likely to do so than those in the other three cities.

That one!

Is "nearly 35%" in fact 34%?

 

[teechar]

Which one is correct?

Neither! Try:
The proportion of residents who bought fresh coffee was just below 35% in Brisbane and Adelaide, and higher in the other three cities, but not above 45%.