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Measurements

No .00 with dollars.
Example: Tickets are $2. (not $2.00)

When using the dollar sign, don’t repeat the word dollars.
Example: The $20-million project. (not $20-million-dollar project)

Use metric and spell out terms.
Example: A 10-kilometre run. (not km)

A few common terms – km/hr, m.p.h. – are acceptable on second reference when used with numbers.
Example: 50 km/h, 60-m.p.h.

Do not use decimal points, unless it is critical that exact percentages are defined.
Example: 12-1/2 days (not 12.5 days).

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