5% decrease

Frequency: 6.07.0 per million words

a reduction of five percent

decreaseADJECTIVE + decrease

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5%

Examples (10)

  • The company reported a 5% decrease in profits for the first quarter.
  • We observed a 5% decrease in the sample's weight after dehydration.
  • The government is aiming for a 5% decrease in unemployment over the next two years.
  • Even a small 5% decrease in body weight can have significant health benefits.
  • Although it was only a 5% decrease, the change in stock value caused some concern among investors.
  • Last month's sales figures show a 5% decrease compared to the same period last year.
  • The new policy led to a 5% decrease in carbon emissions from the factory.
  • I noticed a 5% decrease in my monthly spending after creating a budget.
  • A 5% decrease in student enrollment forced the university to cut some courses.
  • Analysts predict a 5% decrease in the price of oil by the end of the year.