Rule 1: A number that begins a sentence must be expressed in word form. When the number cannot be written in one or two words, however, change the word order of the sentence so that the number does not begin the sentence. This number rule takes precedence over all others. • Twenty-four people responded to our advertisement for an accountant. • One thousand and two hundred pounds of recycling was delivered to the secure shred event. Rule 2: Numbers one through ten used in a general way are written in words. Write such numbers above ten in figures, except those used to begin s sentence. • Would you please send us 41 additional copies of the conference schedule so we may distribute to our staff. • We have received 12 letters of recommendation for the candidates who are applying for the position of bookkeeper. Rule 3: Money amounts $1 or more are …show more content…
• The term will begin September 27 and last 117 days. Rule 8: General references to clock hours, minutes, or seconds are treated s general numbers: numbers ten and below are written in work form and numbers above ten are written in figure form. • The help desk is available to all personnel 24 hours a day, seven days a week. • The towing and repair shop offers 24-hour service to all members of their club. Rule 9: Hours/building numbers are expressed in figures except for the house/building number one. No commas are used to separate digits in house numbers. • The address for the company headquarters is 4 Plaza North, Portland, OR 97229. • Our new address is One East 122nd Way, Salem, OR 97036 Rule 10: Simple fractions that can be expressed in two words are written in word form, fractions written in word form are not hyphenated unless they are used as compound adjectives. • The cake recipe called for three fourths of a cup of melted butter. • Approximately seven eighths of the participants responded to the