Question

Which of the following sentences express correct number style? Check all that apply. a. The average salary increase for Division 45 employees was 2.8 percent last year. b. John wasn’t sure how to break the news without angering the majority of the company’s 421 employees. c. The meeting was scheduled for three o’clock on Friday, February fifteenth.

Answer 1

Answer:

b

Explanation:

Statement a is incorrect because of 2.8 percent instead of 2.8%

Statement c is incorrect because of February fifteenth instead of February 15

Statement b is correct

Answer 2

Answer:

A & B

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.

A: The average salary increase for Division 45 employees was 2.8 percent last year.

B: John wasn’t sure how to break the news without angering the majority of the company’s 421 employees.