number plural of dollars

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#545281 Wed, 23 Jul 08 04:26 AM

Do we write, "I gave him $400s worth of goods, " or "I gave him $400 worth of goods"? I think the second is preferable.

Clive

#545300 Wed, 23 Jul 08 05:08 AM

Hi,
Only #2 is correct.
Clive

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Philip

#545301 Wed, 23 Jul 08 05:09 AM

You're right. The second is the correct written form, but it will be pronounced the same as you would pronounce the first: 400 dolars worth.

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