When speaking or writing the number 1,426, which is correct or preferred:
A) One thousand, four hundred twenty-six
B) One thousand, four hundred and twenty-six
C) Fourteen hundred and twenty-six
D) Fourteen hundred twenty-six
E) Both A and D
F) Both B and C
G) Other (please supply your answer)
H) WHO CARES? Go to bed!
G) Other (please supply your answer)
It can be situational, and that itself is based on a variety of factors. First of all, the comma in A and B is incorrect. Secondly, it would depend on what the number represents, such as linear measure, mass measure, money, people, objects, time, and so on. Thirdly, there are some instances in which numerals instead of words would be appropriate; 1426 or 1,426 (in Latin American countries, it’s 1,426). Both All the A, B, C and D choices are technically correct as far as grammar and style within are concerned, so in some ways it boils down to personal preferences. Personally, I prefer D.
This post was edited by Randy D at November 2, 2022 7:02 PM MDT
A) One thousand, four hundred twenty-six
B) One thousand, four hundred and twenty-six
C) Fourteen hundred and twenty-six
D) Fourteen hundred twenty-six
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G) Other (please supply your answer)
A, B, C and D are all correct, but I try to avoid writing 1,426. I write 1426 instead because 1,426 is ambiguous.
The value of 1,426 can either be one thousand, four hundred twenty-six or it can be one and four hundred twenty-six thousandths, depending on where you are in the world. (Note Martina’s answer above, it’s the latter to her.).