Student Resources

Chapter 18: Numbers

	1.	Determine which of the following sentences is written correctly.

		a.	After June 1, 2003, all customers must send payments electronically.
		b.	After June 1, 2003 all customers must send payments electronically.
		c.	After June 1 2003 all customers must send payments electronically.

	2.	In the sentence I cannot afford more than $1500 for a computer, the number is written correctly.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	3.	In the sentence Our new building lot is 415 by 308 feet, the dimension is expressed correctly.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	4.	In the sentence We have received over five orders this morning, the number is written correctly.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	5.	Use figures to express measurements.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	6.	In the sentence In the nineties, retailers experienced increased sales, the phrase In the nineties is written correctly.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	7.	Temperatures are expressed in figures.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	8.	The number in the address One Putnam Plaza is written correctly.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	9.	The time expression 9:30 a.m. in the morning is correct.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	10.	Determine which of the following sentences is written correctly.

		a.	Over 3,500,000 people have e-mail addresses.
		b.	Over 3.5 million people have e-mail addresses.
		c.	Over 3 million 500 people have e-mail addresses.