Large Round numbers that end in zero:

Two millionFive hundred

Two-hundred and fifty

Unless it’s in a quote, in MLA spell out numbers zero through one-hundred

and all one or two word numbers. In APA, only spell out numbers 1-10. In

both, spell out and large round numbers that end in zero.

Not round:468 2,483

Four-hundred and sixty eight screaming fans were at the concert.

The concert had 468 screaming fans in attendance.

Ninety-nine percent of all dogs like bacon.

One study showed that 99% of all dogs like bacon.

Exceptions—specific dates:

In 1980

On July 4, 1776

From 1972-1974

71 B.C.E.

Write out general times and eras.

The Twentieth Century

The sixties

Numbers in a row: 72 six-year olds