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Numeric abbreviations in business quotes [closed]
When writing a quote for an order for products, would you write
25K or 25M to refer to 25,000 parts or pounds or units?
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Usage of “and” and comma when writing numbers UK style
I am trying to understand the rules for writing numbers in words under the UK rules (with "and"). I understand how to write small numbers (up to a few thousands), but I am not sure when to use "and" ...
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How to spell out dollars and cents [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to say the total amount?
Which is the correct way to spell out dollars and cents?
Forty-Two Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($42,000.00)
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Forty-Two Thousand ...
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How do I write consecutive numbers?
Today I wrote the sentence:
The supplied definition defines 24 16-bit words per subframe, and ...
I know the recipient will understand the terminology. I'm concerned about writing the phrase ...
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Why are numbers sometimes spelled out and then numerals specified as well? [closed]
I'm referring to the peculiar habit I sometimes see in formal documents, where a number is given numerically after it's spelled out. It seems quite redundant:
I need five (5) kumquats, stat!
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