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It's not uncommon, especially when you include the "about" that was missing from your quote. Even more common is to say "about half a percent". Try them both o
by Stratoscope 7y ago
It's not uncommon, especially when you include the "about" that was missing from your quote. Even more common is to say "about half a percent".
Try them both out loud: "about zero point five percent" vs. "about half a percent". One rolls off the tongue much better than the other, is easier to understand, and doesn't introduce false precision.
- bobowzki 7y agoUnderstood. What "confuses" me is that it doesn't say "about half a percent", it says "about half of 1 percent" which I find is a bit like saying "about half of 50" instead of "about 25".