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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Correct writting of numbers please

What is the correct way to write numbers in this sentence please

I procured four, five year contracts with major investors...

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In this case, I would say four five-year contracts. For additional clarity, you could write four 5-year contracts . Usually, you spell out the numbers ten and under and use numeral for 11 and higher, but clarity trumps all other rules.

  • In this case, I would say four five-year contracts.
  • For additional clarity, you could write four 5-year contracts .
  • Usually, you spell out the numbers ten and under and use numeral for 11 and higher, but clarity trumps all other rules.
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In this case, I would say four five-year contracts. For additional clarity, you could write four 5-year contracts. Usually, you spell out the numbers ten and under and use numeral for 11 and higher, but clarity trumps all other rules.

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