Numbers help please

[makaveli]

Hi all,


Could you please tell me if the dash - in this number structure (when writing) is the only correct format:

One thousand, one hundred and fifty-six.

I have checked several books with no mention of this.

I was taught the following:

One thousand, one hundred and fifty six.



Many thanks

 

[oregeezer]

Either would be understood, I believe the dash fifty-six would be found in most texts.

 

[David L.]

...and written in people's cheque-books after 'amount'!

 

[makaveli]

Thanks for the replies. Can someone please clarify if it is in fact acceptable not to write it without the dash then?

 

[Anglika]

Yes, it is acceptable if that is how you would like to write it. Just ensure that there will be no confusion with following number strings.