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Re: question about expression for percentage EarthLink Inc. -- http:/ ..
RafaelBlock (rafaelblock@mail.com) 2006/01/02 11:34

John61 wrote:
> For an alternative to "increased from 95% to 98%",
>
> we sure cannot say "increased by 3% (percent)" as this expression is
> relative.
>
> but what word can we use for the absolute increase? "increase by 3 ???"

An increase of three percentage points.

>
> Thanks!
>
>

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