
Percentage
Common Uses
Percentage often relates to comparisons, like efficiency, profit, or assignments completion.

The new method boosted efficiency by a large percentage.
Quantitative Precision
Percentage expresses an exact quantity in a vague setting. The exact figure may not be known.

A significant percentage of the workforce may telecommute soon.
Not Always Whole
Percentages can represent both whole numbers and fractions. Think beyond just 1%-100%.

In the poll, 12.5% favored the new policy.
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