1. Spell out whole numbers below 10, use figures for 10 and above.
   
   ie. They had three sons and two daughters
   ie. They had a fleet of 10 station wagons and two buses.
   
   
2. Spell out first through ninth when they indicate sequence in time or location: first
   base, the First Amendment, he was first in line. Starting with 10th use figures.
   
   
3. Spell out a numeral at the beginning of a sentence. If necessary, recast the
   sentence. There is one exception – a numeral that identifies a calendar year.
   
   Incorrect
   993 freshmen entered Southeast last year.
   
   Correct
   Last year, 993 freshmen entered Southeast.
   
   Correct
   976 was a very good year.
   
   
4. With proper names, use words or numerals according to an organization’s
   practice: 3M, Twentieth Century Fund, Big Ten.

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