1. Number Expression Rules

2. RULE 1 Spell a number that begins a sentence even when other numbers in the sentence are shown in figures.

3. Twelve of the new shrubs have died; 48 are doing well.
Rule 1
Twelve of the new shrubs have died; 48 are doing well.

4. RULE 2
Use figures for numbers above ten, and for numbers from one to ten when they are used with numbers above ten.

5. She ordered 8 word processors, 14 computers, and 4 printers.
Rule 2
She ordered 8 word processors, 14 computers, and 4 printers.

6. Use figures to express dates and time (unless followed by o’clock).
RULE 3
Use figures to express dates and time (unless followed by o’clock).

7. He will arrive on Paygo Flight 418 at 9:48 a.m. on March 14.
Rule 3
He will arrive on Paygo Flight 418 at 9:48 a.m. on March 14.

8. Use figures for house numbers except house number One.
RULE 4
Use figures for house numbers except house number One.

9. My home is at 8 Vernon Drive; my office, at One Weber Plaza.
Rule 4
My home is at 8 Vernon Drive; my office, at One Weber Plaza.

10. Use figures to express measures, weights and dimensions.
RULE 5
Use figures to express measures, weights and dimensions.

11. Glenda Redford is 5 ft. 4 in. tall and weighs 118 lbs. 9 oz.
Rule 5
Glenda Redford is 5 ft. 4 in. tall and weighs 118 lbs. 9 oz.

12. Use figures for numbers following nouns.
RULE 6
Use figures for numbers following nouns.

13. Review Rules 1 to 18 in Chapter 5, pages 149 and 150, today.

14. RULE 7
Spell (and capitalize) names of small-numbered streets (ten and under).

15. I walked several blocks along Third Avenue to 54th Street.
Rule 7
I walked several blocks along Third Avenue to 54th Street.

16. Spell indefinite numbers.
RULE 8
Spell indefinite numbers.

17. Joe owns one acre of Parcel A; that is almost fifty percent.
Rule 8
Joe owns one acre of Parcel A; that is almost fifty percent.

18. Use figures for a series of fractions and/or mixed numbers.
RULE 9
Use figures for a series of fractions and/or mixed numbers.

19. The measuring cups come in ¼, ½, and ¾ sizes.
Rule 9
The measuring cups come in ¼, ½, and ¾ sizes.

20. RULE 10
Use figures for definite numbers used with percent, but use words for indefinite percentages.

21. Rule 10
Almost fifty percent attended the play and 20% of the parents attended.

22. Use words for isolated fractions.
RULE 11
Use words for isolated fractions.

23. Rule 11
Nearly seventy members voted; that is nearly a fourth.