Numbers, SR18.1

Readers generally find figures easier to understand than word expressions for numbers. Nevertheless, numbers should be spelled out in some instances.

For uses not covered by these listings, spell out whole numbers between zero and 10; use figures for 10
and above.
       He has a fleet of five cars and 10 trucks.
       seventh century
       18th century
       fourth floor
       13th floor
     
     
Numbers, SR18.1
Figures to represent numbers, SR18.2
Words to represent numbers, SR18.3
Telephone numbers, SR18.4


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