writing with numbers - kelli.ninjakelli.ninja/grammar/numbers.pdf · numbers that end in zero: two...
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Large Round numbers that end in zero:
Two millionFive hundred
Two-hundred and fifty
Unless it’s in a quote, in MLA spell out numbers zero through one-hundred
and all one or two word numbers. In APA, only spell out numbers 1-10. In
both, spell out and large round numbers that end in zero.
Not round:468 2,483
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Four-hundred and sixty eight screaming fans were at the concert.
The concert had 468 screaming fans in attendance.
Ninety-nine percent of all dogs like bacon.
One study showed that 99% of all dogs like bacon.
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Exceptions—specific dates:
In 1980
On July 4, 1776
From 1972-1974
71 B.C.E.
Write out general times and eras.
The Twentieth Century
The sixties
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Numbers in a row: 72 six-year olds
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