Belief in God among conservatives

% of conservatives who say they…

Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201478%14%3%1%3%1%12,935
200783%12%2%< 1%2%2%13,598
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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Belief in God among conservatives by religious group

% of conservatives who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Catholic72%22%3%1%1%1%2,780
Evangelical Protestant93%6%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%4,975
Historically Black Protestant92%6%1%1%< 1%< 1%653
Jewish59%24%10%1%6%1%167
Mainline Protestant74%21%3%1%1%1%2,269
Mormon92%7%< 1%< 1%1%< 1%419
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")40%23%9%1%22%5%1,277
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain14%33%31%23%9,974
Believe in God; fairly certain20%34%29%18%1,765
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%29%23%18%311
Do not believe in God35%27%20%17%399
Other/don't know if they believe in God15%38%23%24%147
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Generational cohort among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain8%10%28%37%15%1%9,974
Believe in God; fairly certain12%12%29%34%12%1%1,765
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%13%23%28%13%1%311
Do not believe in God27%14%22%24%11%2%399
Other/don't know if they believe in God11%13%29%26%17%3%147
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Gender composition among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%52%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain59%41%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain70%30%316
Do not believe in God76%24%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God66%34%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain73%12%2%11%3%10,021
Believe in God; fairly certain68%5%3%22%3%1,780
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain62%6%9%21%3%309
Do not believe in God75%2%7%13%3%400
Other/don't know if they believe in God81%1%4%9%4%148
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Immigrant status among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain10%8%82%10,094
Believe in God; fairly certain22%8%70%1,780
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%10%66%314
Do not believe in God10%18%72%398
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%11%81%148
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who have a household income of…

Belief in GodLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain32%21%30%18%8,757
Believe in God; fairly certain33%20%27%19%1,575
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain39%20%25%17%279
Do not believe in God27%19%29%25%364
Other/don't know if they believe in God24%16%33%27%125
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who have completed…

Belief in GodHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%33%16%8%10,144
Believe in God; fairly certain50%29%14%7%1,790
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain55%27%12%6%314
Do not believe in God46%29%18%7%402
Other/don't know if they believe in God42%28%16%14%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain59%4%12%8%17%10,145
Believe in God; fairly certain51%10%13%5%21%1,788
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain45%10%9%6%29%314
Do not believe in God43%8%11%3%35%400
Other/don't know if they believe in God49%4%16%12%19%147
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain30%70%10,146
Believe in God; fairly certain32%68%1,790
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain27%73%316
Do not believe in God20%80%401
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%79%148
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Importance of religion in one's life among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain82%15%2%1%1%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain33%46%17%3%< 1%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain17%37%28%18%< 1%316
Do not believe in God5%7%25%62%1%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%22%35%29%1%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who attend religious services…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain59%28%13%< 1%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain24%44%32%< 1%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain9%36%55%< 1%316
Do not believe in God4%15%81%< 1%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%27%62%2%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain80%13%3%4%1%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain38%25%10%26%1%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%13%12%47%< 1%316
Do not believe in God5%1%4%91%< 1%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God19%11%3%65%2%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who attend prayer group…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%12%10%35%1%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain13%10%8%69%1%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%6%7%80%1%316
Do not believe in God2%1%1%95%< 1%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God7%2%4%85%2%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%7%3%38%2%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain30%11%4%53%1%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain23%9%4%64%< 1%316
Do not believe in God15%7%4%74%1%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God19%10%2%67%3%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain75%12%6%5%1%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain42%20%13%23%2%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain31%13%11%44%< 1%316
Do not believe in God28%9%8%53%1%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God32%16%7%37%8%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%16%10%25%2%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain39%16%15%28%2%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain47%10%16%27%< 1%316
Do not believe in God36%16%16%31%2%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God35%21%12%30%2%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain59%5%30%3%2%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain20%9%58%10%2%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%15%63%13%1%316
Do not believe in God3%10%65%21%1%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%15%51%18%4%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who say…

Belief in GodThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%45%2%1%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain36%62%2%1%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain28%69%2%1%316
Do not believe in God26%72%< 1%2%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God31%64%4%1%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who read scripture…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain59%11%8%22%1%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain20%11%10%59%1%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain11%10%6%73%< 1%316
Do not believe in God4%2%4%90%< 1%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God16%5%3%74%2%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in GodWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%31%4%8%5%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain22%33%2%35%8%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain9%18%< 1%63%9%316
Do not believe in God2%3%< 1%90%5%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%10%3%58%23%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain88%5%6%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain78%14%8%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain54%35%11%316
Do not believe in God8%87%4%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God24%33%44%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain79%13%7%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain58%32%9%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain43%46%11%316
Do not believe in God8%88%4%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%47%36%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain65%12%23%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain57%16%27%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain51%17%31%316
Do not believe in God62%15%24%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God67%19%14%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain70%26%2%2%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain63%33%1%2%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain62%33%4%2%316
Do not believe in God76%21%2%1%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God76%16%3%5%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in GodDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain63%32%4%2%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain64%32%3%1%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain57%41%2%1%316
Do not believe in God61%33%5%1%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God72%16%10%2%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain28%68%4%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain49%47%5%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain63%34%3%316
Do not believe in God74%21%4%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God55%35%10%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain35%56%5%4%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain62%30%3%4%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain69%26%3%1%316
Do not believe in God78%15%4%3%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God60%24%9%7%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain24%68%7%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain49%42%8%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain58%34%8%316
Do not believe in God71%21%8%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God47%38%15%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who say…

Belief in GodStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain56%38%3%3%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain51%44%2%3%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain51%46%2%1%316
Do not believe in God51%45%2%2%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God56%35%3%6%151
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among conservatives by belief in God

% of conservatives who say humans…

Belief in GodEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain10%26%2%56%5%10,183
Believe in God; fairly certain35%28%6%27%4%1,796
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain59%12%6%22%2%316
Do not believe in God79%4%2%12%3%403
Other/don't know if they believe in God62%3%7%16%12%151
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