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Writing Numbers

Writing Numbers.  Les Hanson 2002. There are no fixed rules for expressing numbers in words or figures Different organizations follow different guidelines, but in general…. Use Figures for large numbers to show precision for money, serial numbers, phone numbers, etc. Words or Figures?.

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Writing Numbers

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  1. Writing Numbers Les Hanson 2002

  2. There are no fixed rules for expressing numbers in words or figures Different organizations follow different guidelines, but in general… Use Figures for large numbers to show precision for money, serial numbers, phone numbers, etc. Words or Figures? Use Words • for numbers from one to ten • to begin a sentence • For approximate amounts

  3. Use words when expressing • Numbers under ten • I need seven volunteers. • Numbers that begin sentences • (Words can have capital letters; figures can’t) • Fifteen hands came up. BUT • There were 15 volunteers. • Simple fractions used in the body of a sentence • The job is two-thirds complete.

  4. Use words when expressing • Ordinal numbers • First, second, third, etc. • Don’t use 1st, 2nd , 3rd even in dates • Use first, second, third unless space requires the shorthand version • Time with the word “o’clock”. • I’m leaving at twelve o’clock. BUT • He checked in at 11:05 p.m.

  5. Use figures when expressing • Numbers over 10 • I counted 189 cars in the lot. • Measurement • 8 ½ by 11 inch paper • A 6 percent increase • Only use % when space is an issue • Money • A $4 an hour raise • Include the decimal only if cents are shown • Then include the decimal for all numbers in the list • My meal cost $8.50; yours was $9.00

  6. Use figures when expressing • Serial numbers, phone numbers, caption/page numbers, etc. • (204) 555-1234 • See Figure 4 • Page 38 or p 38 (not pg.) • Lists containing numbers less than and greater than 10 • 3 books, 18 pencils, 2 binders • Dates • Confederation was July 1, 1867 • Only use 1st , 2nd, 3rd, 4th, on tables or when space restrictions apply

  7. Use a combination of words and figures when • Dealing with very large numbers • A population of 29 million • Listing two numbers relating to the same thing • Five 30-page booklets • 150 three-inch nails • Use words for the smaller number, but be consistent if working in a list

  8. Interactive Quiz on Numbers • Type in the following link or click on the button below to go to a self-marking quiz on numbers • http://xnet.rrc.mb.ca/leshanson/Hot_Potato/Numbers.htm

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