per cent

Definition

Form of percent (%)

Etymology

From Latin per centum.

Example Sentences

• "London Transport fares are now about 92 per cent. above prewar, but it is claimed that costs have risen by 140 per cent."
• "The wānangas are largely oriented to Māori people, who represent 16 per cent of the New Zealand population."
• "The South Americans had turned back two military deportation flights but changed course when faced with up to 50 per cent duty on their exports."