Re: Subject: Comma in equations?

[Arlen -dot- P -dot- Walker -at- JCI -dot- COM]

      >A = (43,560)(160) = 6,969,600 ft^2    or    A = (43560)(160) =
      6969600 ft^2
      >

      I'd definitely go with the commas. Or, if the number is short on
      significant digits, go with scientific notation, such as 6.96x10^6.

Depends on locality. In Europe, a comma in a number means what a decimal does
here in the US, so you risk confusing non-US readers.

Have fun,
Arlen

arlen -dot- p -dot- walker -at- jci -dot- com
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