Which of the Following Is True About Standards for the Use

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about standards for the use of numbers in business writing?

• A) By the rule of nine, figures are used for numbers 9 and below.
• B) By the rule of nine, figures are used for numbers 10 and above.
• C) Mixed numbers are represented in words.
• D) Figures are used for numbers when a number begins a sentence.
• E) All percentages should be spelled out.

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