Chapter 13:7. Grammar/Mechanics Checkup 13: Number Style Aplia Assignment

Choose the best option to complete each sentence. The wire transfer was for nearly - $32 Million $32,000,000.00

- $32 Million Explanation: Use a combination of words and figures to express sums of 1 million and higher.

Which of the following choices has the correct number style to use at the beginning of a sentence? - January twelfth - January 12

- January 12 Explanation: Numbers that appear after the month are expressed as figures.

Which of the following is completely correct? - She has scheduled the meeting for March 11, 2019, at 8 a.m. - She has scheduled the meeting for March eleventh, 2019 at eight in the morning. - She has scheduled the meeting for March 11, 2019, at eight in the morning.

- She has scheduled the meeting for March 11, 2019, at 8 a.m. Explanation: The correct answer is She has scheduled the meeting for March 11, 2019, at 8 a.m. Use word forms to express numbers from one to ten, small fractions, and numbers that begin sentences. Use figures to express numbers 11 and above, money, dates, clock times, decimals, and percents. Use a combination of words and figures to express sums of 1 million and higher. When expressing clock times, use lowercase p.m. and a.m., and do not use zeros at the top of the hour (for example, 3 p.m.).

Which of the following sentences apply correct number style? Check all that apply. - Twenty-seven percent of our entry-level employees have majored in accounting. - More than $5,000,000.00 has been allocated to technology infrastructure upgrades. - Dan Yannotti, Director of Health Initiatives, turns 32 this year.

- Twenty-seven percent of our entry-level employees have majored in accounting. - Dan Yannotti, Director of Health Initiatives, turns 32 this year. Explanation: Numbers from one to ten should be in word form, and figures should be used for numbers 11 and above. However, numbers (including percentages) that begin sentences must be written out. Numbers larger than 1 million should be expressed with a combination of figures and words.

Most venture capitalists expect a return on investment of approximately __________ on any investment. -20 percent -twenty %

-20 percent Explanation: Use word forms to express numbers from one to ten, small fractions, and numbers that begin sentences. Use figures to express numbers 11 and higher, money, dates, clock times, decimals, and percents. Use a combination of words and figures to express sums of 1 million and higher.

Which of the following sentences express correct number style? Check all that apply. -Mr. Yu predicted that fifty-five point six percent of his customers would return for follow-up services. -My salary increased 3 percent last year. -The professional software package included Web 2.0 applications, but it cost more than $1,200.

-My salary increased 3 percent last year. -The professional software package included Web 2.0 applications, but it cost more than $1,200. Explanation: Use word forms to express numbers from one to ten, small fractions, and numbers that begin sentences. Use figures to express numbers 11 and above, money, dates, clock times, decimals, and percentages. Use a combination of words and figures to express sums of 1 million and higher.