[Idiom] to the amount/in the amount

[Pierre Berube]

I need to know the proper expression:

'The cheque is made to the amount of 100$.'

or

'The cheque is made in the amount of 100$.'

Thank you
Pierre Berube

 

[2006]

I need to know the proper expression:

'The cheque is made to the amount of $100.' :cross:

or

'The cheque is made in the amount of $100.' :tick:

Thank you
Pierre Berube

$100 :tick:
100$ :cross:

 

[Raymott]

I need to know the proper expression:

'The cheque is made to the amount of 100$.'

or

'The cheque is made in the amount of 100$.'

Thank you
Pierre Berube

"to the amount" is common enough to be considered normal where I come from but, since you're in Canada, you should probably listen to 2006.

 

[sarat_106]

I need to know the proper expression:

'The cheque is made to the amount of 100$.'

or

'The cheque is made in the amount of 100$.'

Thank you
Pierre Berube

In India we use the following statements to express the amount of a cheque.

The cheque amounts to $100.
The cheque is for $100.
The cheque is made for $100.