Sentence examples for about a fifth from inspiring English sources
The phrase "about a fifth" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when estimating a quantity or proportion that is approximately one-fifth of a whole.
Example: "The survey revealed that about a fifth of the participants preferred option A over option B."
Alternatives: "roughly one-fifth" or "approximately 20 percent".
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