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  1. 09-Dec-2011, 13:37 #1
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    Default one hour and a half or one and a half hours

    I know one and a half hours is correct. But I want to know if an hour and a half or one hour and a half is correct too?
  2. 09-Dec-2011, 13:57 #2
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    Default Re: one hour and a half or one and a half hours

    Yes, all are acceptable.

    An hour and a half is my preference, but that's just me.

    John
  3. 09-Dec-2011, 23:20 #3
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    Default Re: one hour and a half or one and a half hours

    Quote Originally Posted by JohnParis View Post
    Yes, all are acceptable.

    An hour and a half is my preference, but that's just me.

    John
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