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What would be the difference between "down to 60%" and "down 60%"?

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Rebecca

Good question! In this context, "down 60%" indicates a reduction rate or decrease of 60% in airline travel, while "down to 60%" in this case would mean that airline travel has decreased by an unknown amount to a total rate of 60%. Here's a few more examples: Ex: Sales were up 50% over the holiday season. Ex: The company went down to a 10% production rate.

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