Explanation
Means 'it's approximately...' or 'it's about...'. Used to show approximation or a general assessment.
Formation
Noun + というところだ
Detailed explanation
The というところだ grammar point is used to show an approximation or general assessment of something. It is often translated as 'it's approximately...', 'around...', or 'it's about...'.
Examples
Konkai no shiken no goukakusha wa hansuu to iu tokoro darou.
The passers in this exam would be approximately half.
Kare no chikara wa hachijuu paasento to iu tokoro da.
His strength is about 80%.
Kono puran ni sansei no hito wa nanawari to iu tokoro da.
About 70% of people agree with this plan.
Kachou no iken ni wa, watashi toshite wa kyuujuu paasento to iu tokoro deshou.
As for the section manager's opinion, I'd say I'm about 90% in agreement.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.