Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
A) Although I wanted to buy a candy bar, I had only 29 ȼ
B) Although I wanted to buy a candy bar, I had only $.29.
C) Although I wanted to buy a candy bar, I had only 29 cents.

Question

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
A) Although I wanted to buy a candy bar, I had only 29 ȼ
B) Although I wanted to buy a candy bar, I had only $.29.
C) ​Although I wanted to buy a candy bar, I had only 29 cents.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct and formal way to write numbers of currency is to use the symbol for the currency followed by the numerical value, such as "29 cents" or "$0.29". Using only the numerical value, as in option A, may not be clear to all readers. Option B uses the "$" symbol but places the decimal point in the wrong place. Therefore, option C is the best choice as it uses the correct currency symbol and numerical value in words.

Which Sentence Expresses Numbers Correctly