Numeral-word combinations
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A combination of numerals and words may be used to express large numbers and consecutive numerals.
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EXAMPLE:
+ An estimated 2 million people are affected.
+ Their losses were estimated to be $5 million a month.
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To avoid ambiguity in number ranges, repeat the word expression.
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EXAMPLE:
+ The coverage affected 2 million to 3 million patients.
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+ The coverage affected 2 to 3 million patients.
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When decimals are combined with the words hundred, thousand, million, billion, this may be transcribed in one of two ways:
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EXAMPLE:
+ The study included 3.6 thousand individuals.
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+ The study included 3600 individuals.
+ They lost $2.2 million the first quarter of 2009.
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+ They lost $2,200,000 the first quarter of 2009.
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