The usage of a dash (-) when writing numbers: thirty(-) four

NickJunior

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Khmer
Here is a number amount of $234.45. When you write the amount out in words which one below is correct?

1) Two hundred thirty four and 45/100 dollars. Or

2) Two hundreds thirty-four and 45/100 dollars.

Thanks you in advance.
 
  • You would say:
    Two hundred and thirty four dollars, forty five cents.
    I think. I'm not too familiar with dollars ..//x
     
    First, the horizontal line in this case is a hyphen, not a dash.

    Here's how I would write it: Two hundred thirty-four dollars and forty-five cents.

    This site should answer your questions on writing out numbers.
     
    Assuming you are writing this on a check, it would be two hundred thirty-four and 45/100 dollars.

    It is "two hundred", not "two hundreds".
    There is no "and" between the "two hundred" and the "thirty-four".
    "Thirty-four" is written with a hyphen.
    When writing the number 234.45 on a check, you would do this regardless of whether the amount was in dollars, or pounds, or euros, or any other decimal currency.
     
    Assuming you are writing this on a check, it would be two hundred thirty-four and 45/100 dollars.

    It is "two hundred", not "two hundreds".
    There is no "and" between the "two hundred" and the "thirty-four".
    "Thirty-four" is written with a hyphen.
    When writing the number 234.45 on a check, you would do this regardless of whether the amount was in dollars, or pounds, or euros, or any other decimal currency.
    Dear GreenWhiteBlue: We are divided by our language. In BE usage "and" is essential, to omit it is presumably absolutely correct American English.
     
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