Example sentences of "a 20% " in BNC.
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| 1 | A company employing ten workers might lay off two in bad times ; ten self-employed workers would probably carry on with a 20% reduction in their turnover rather than voluntarily go on the dole . |
| 2 | If the war is indeed costing the $500m a day that the Japanese say the Americans are estimating , then a 20% Japanese contribution would amount to around $3 billion a month . |
| 3 | On December 31st a plan by British Airways and Holland 's KLM to take a 20% stake each in Belgium 's Sabena , and then to develop Zaventem airport in Brussels as a European hub , was abandoned . |
| 4 | France 's state-controlled car maker , Renault , got a capital boost of FFr10 billion ( $2 billion ) from the government and from Volvo , a Swedish car maker with a 20% stake . |
| 5 | The industry is split over whether to set itself a 20% or 35% ceiling on the percentage of assets that junk bonds can account for . |
| 6 | In practice , thought , the Antares 130 was slightly thirsty and turned in a pto fuel consumption figure of 265g/kWhr. given a 20% power loss between engine and pto , this gives a fuel consumption figure for the engine of 238g/kWhr . |
| 7 | The hotel offers its guests a 20% reduction on green fees at a nearby golf course and free transport . |
| 8 | There is also a roof terrace , and guests are offered a 20% green fee reduction at a nearby 18 hole course . |
| 9 | This hotel will especially suit keen golfers : there is a pitching green , free daily transport to the nearby 27 hole golf course , plus a 20% discount on green fees . |
| 10 | However , this level of energy demand increase assumes a 20% improvement in energy efficiency and whether this will in fact take place in an atmosphere of lowering energy prices is one of the uncertainties surrounding the projection . |
| 11 | The Exmoor National Park had 23,900 hectares of moorland in 1947 which , by 1976 , had been reduced to 19,021 hectares ( a 20% loss ) , 26 mainly by conversion to Pasture . |
| 12 | A headline in the early weeks of 1991 referred to a 20% failure rate in reading skills ; an alternative , and preferable , line would have been an 80% success rate and a reminder of the conclusion of the Warnock Committee that , at any one time , 18% of the school population has special educational needs . |
| 13 | Any tickets resold will be subject to a 20% handling fee deducted from monies due . |
| 14 | Moreover , the Commission has taken the view that a 20% shareholding could lead to joint control in certain circumstances . |
| 15 | The fish are fed sparingly once a day and I carry out a 20% water change every ten days when I use a vacuum to clean the top layer of gravel . |
| 16 | Look out for a special offer at the moment of four different packs of Reeforms suitable for tanks from 30″ to 4 ′ at a 20% discount , and they come with a free high-quality Reef Forms T-shirt . |
| 17 | Firm B's assets have an 80% chance of producing a cash inflow of £125 and a 20% chance of producing zero , while C's have a 20% chance of producing an inflow of £460 and an 80% chance of producing £10 . |
| 18 | Firm B's assets have an 80% chance of producing a cash inflow of £125 and a 20% chance of producing zero , while C's have a 20% chance of producing an inflow of £460 and an 80% chance of producing £10 . |
| 19 | However , BA is now expected to announce a revised partnership deal in which it would gain a 20% stake worth about $340m . |
| 20 | It also predicts a 20% return on capital employed in 1993 . |
| 21 | Under the revised policy , the group now values USM stocks at mid-market prices ; before it deducted a 20% discount . |
| 22 | Nor was the state monopoly prepared to drop its prices in response to tougher competition from road hauliers ; recession has put many of these out of business , and brought a 20% fall in the rates demanded by the rest . |
| 23 | For example , a 20% fall in profits can be translated into a fall of only 10% in the PRP pool . |
| 24 | Anyone under 20 is entitled to a 20% discount at trendy Convent Garden salon , Macmillan London . |
| 25 | The latter will buy a 20% stake in C&W 's 'phone arm Mercury for £480m with C&W reciprocating with a £30m investment in their cable and TV interests . |
| 26 | At the heart of the A.D.X. 200 is a clubhead which is 15% larger than traditional woods which gives a 20% larger sweet spot . |
| 27 | As a Golf Plus Club Member you can enjoy up to a 20% discount on a year 's subscription to Britain 's best golf magazines bringing you the best pictures and best coverage of your favourite game . |
| 28 | The interest rate is 4.9% ( 9.5% APR ) with a 50% deposit , 7.9% ( 15.3% APR ) with a 33% deposit and 8.9% ( 17.0% APR ) with a 20% deposit , These plans are available from Ford Credit until April 2nd . |
| 29 | The teeth have a varied and more aggressive shape than conventional types , resulting in a 20% faster cut , and the distance between the teeth is varied , to give a smooth cut with less vibration . |
| 30 | Every commission includes a 20% donation to the relevant service association or benevolent fund . |