Are nouns preceding the word "percent" singular or plural?

A

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The Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia took complete control of the country from its people and resulted in the DEATH of 75 percent of its Jewish population.

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The Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia took complete control of the country from its people and resulted in the DEATHS of 75 percent of its Jewish population.

This is a thesis for a paper. Thanks!
 
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