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Jan 27 2009 12:14PM GMT
Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, numbers, dimensions, Business writing
Writing for business - numbers and dimensions
Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, numbers, dimensions, Business writing
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Which is correct?
The hiring manager has a stack of resumes ______ high. |
Answer: a
Explanation: Although the general rule is that numbers under 10 are spelled out, when numbers are used with physical dimensions they should always be expressed as numerals. (Source: AP style book)
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