Question

question 14 (5 points)
which of the following numbers should be written out in text?
a) 684
b) 8
c) 30
d) 12,000

Explanation:

Analyze standard style guides for writing numbers

Under standard academic style guides (such as MLA and APA), numbers from zero through nine (or ten) should be written out as words in text, while larger numbers are written as numerals.

Evaluate the given options

• A) 684: Expressed as numerals because it is greater than ten.
• B) 8: Expressed as a word ("eight") because it is a single-digit number under ten.
• C) 30: Expressed as numerals because it is greater than ten.
• D) 12,000: Expressed as numerals because it is greater than ten.

Determine the correct choice

Option B is the only number that should be written out in text.

Answer:

• (A) 684
• (B) 8 (Correct answer)
• (C) 30
• (D) 12,000