Writing with numbers: How do you measure up?

Not only do writers have to know rules about words and grammar, but they also have to know how to deal with numbers. Try this quiz to see how you measure up!

1. Which is the correct format for writing a telephone number in Canada?
2. Which is the correct format for writing a range of years?
3. In general texts, write numbers under 10 Placeholder for the answer.
4. In financial texts (versus general texts), write numbers and percent signs like this:
5. How should you write December 28, 2009, using only numbers?
6. Which is the correct format for writing a date with numbers and words?
7. In a range of percentages, which is the correct way to use the percent sign?
  

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