1) ... the percentage of cells was constant.
or
2) ... the percentage of cells were constant.
in my opinion 1) is correct, but the grammar checker in Word does not agree and wants me to use the verb "to be" in plural.
Thanks a lot
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Hi, is there anybody who can help me?
Which of the following is correct?
1) ... the percentage of cells was constant.
or
2) ... the percentage of cells were constant.
in my opinion 1) is correct, but the grammar checker in Word does not agree and wants me to use the verb "to be" in plural.
Thanks a lot