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Numbers

Writing Numbers

Numbers from one to nine are usually written as words; numbers 10 and over are usually written as numerals.

  two  six  12  36  144  1,760

Except: Numbers being compared should be kept in the same style.

  The cast of Scrooge has actors from ages 8 to 88.

Very Large Numbers

You may use a combination of numbers and words for very large numbers.

  342 million  14 trillion

Sentence Beginnings

Use words, not numerals, to begin a sentence.

  Twelve students signed up for the park cleanup day.