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	Hi! Just wondered if anyone could confirm - is "fewer" plural or singular for the purpose of according the rest of the sentence? e.g. would you say "fewer than 10% of houses is affordable for people on average incomes... or "fewer than 10% are affordable? Thanks! more » 9 months ago	View

Hi! Just wondered if anyone could confirm - is "fewer" plural or singular for the purpose of according the rest of the sentence?

e.g. would you say "fewer than 10% of houses *is* affordable for people on average incomes... or "fewer than 10% *are* affordable?

Thanks! more »

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