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Correct writting of numbers please

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Anonymous  #468355  Thu, 24 Jan 08 02:18 PM

What is the correct way to write numbers in this sentence please

I procured four, five year contracts with major investors...

Thank you

  
Grammar Geek  #468356  Thu, 24 Jan 08 02:24 PM

In this case, I would say four five-year contracts.  For additional clarity, you could write four 5-year contracts. Usually, you spell out the numbers ten and under and use numeral for 11 and higher, but clarity trumps all other rules.

  
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