Writing Numbers in American English - Page 7
Numbers
13. Spell out a number that begins a sentence, as well as any related number.
a. Thirty-four former policemen supported the rules. c. Forty to fifty percent of the ballots had errors.
b. Eight-hundred people signed the recall petition. d. Not: Forty to 50 percent ...

14. Spell out indefinite numbers and amounts.
a. several hundred investors c. a few thousand acres e. a multimillion dollar sale g. a man in his late forties
b. Hundreds of inquiries d. thousands of readers f. many millions of dollars h. a roll of fifties and twenties
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