1. 85% of all children....
2. 2 million adolescents...
Thanks for your help.
2006-07-11 19:25:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
One is OK, but to be really proper it would be written "Eighty-five percent..." It's best not to start a sentence with a number.
Spell out "Two million adolescents..."
2006-07-11 19:31:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and yes.
Do not begin a sentence with a numeral.
If you don't have very many numbers in the paragraph, spell out numbers under 100. Use numerals for numbers 100 and over, except at the beginning of the sentence.
2006-07-12 02:28:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a percentage sentence it shouldn't be spelled out. In a number sentence it should. #1 is correct, #2 should be spelled out.
Good question!
2006-07-12 02:32:54 · answer #3 · answered by save_up_your_tears 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a document with a lot of statitistics and/or mathematics, then this way would be acceptable. Otherwise, spell out numbers under 100. Also, in 1, spell out percent if you spell out the number: Eighty-five % looks weird.
2006-07-12 02:31:29 · answer #4 · answered by bogusman82 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it doesnt look as good when you have a number at the beginning of a sentence
2006-07-12 02:28:00 · answer #5 · answered by john doe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 is fine as is... spell out #2.
2006-07-12 02:28:58 · answer #6 · answered by Paul P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-07-12 02:29:13 · answer #7 · answered by Joe S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its good & well sentenced
2006-07-12 02:30:18 · answer #8 · answered by alexmr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, they are find as they are
2006-07-12 02:27:47 · answer #9 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, they are fine.
2006-07-12 02:28:20 · answer #10 · answered by answer annie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋