Adjacent Numbers

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How do I punctuate adjacent numbers?

Adjacent Numbers

When two numbers come together and both are in figures or both are in words, separate them with a comma.

In 2001, 35 of us will graduate.
Although we started with fifty, fifteen dropped out.
On May 6, 24 cars will be auctioned.

   

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