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Numbers and ordered events less than 10 in full should be written as words, not numerals (see examples), although there are some exceptions. Numbers with two or more digits should be written as numerals unless they are at the start of a sentence (see examples).

Whether to use "a" or "an" before a number depends on the sound of the number that follows it. Use "a" before numbers that begin with a consonant sound, such as "a 7" or "a 9." Use "an" before numbers that begin with a vowel sound, such as "an 8" or "an 11."

A simple rule for using numbers in writing is that small numbers ranging from one to ten (or one to nine, depending on the style guide) should generally be spelled out. Larger numbers (i.e., above ten) are written as numerals.

A simple rule for using numbers in writing is that small numbers ranging from one to ten (or one to nine, depending on the style guide) should generally be spelled out. Larger numbers (i.e., above ten) are written as numerals.

Can we use an article before numbers? No, we can't use any article before any number. But we can use 'The' article before ordinal numbers. Eg.: The first, The second,etc.

AP Stylebook Numbers Rules Spell out numbers nine and below; use numerals for numbers above 10. Avoid starting sentences with numbers; most can be spelled out, but years must appear as numerals, so try to write the sentence a different way.

I would just add that the cardinal numbers are nouns and also determiners, in the same way that interest is both a noun and a verb. Are numerals (first, many, two?) technically articles? No.

Basic numbers Numbers up to nine should always be written in words, anything higher than nine can be written in numerals. Alternatively, some guides suggest that if you can write the number in two words or fewer then use words rather than numerals.