Nope, sorry, and used to be taught NOT to be said with numbers except in conjunction with a decimal point. For instance with money you can say 100 dollars and 24 cents. You are not supposed to say 100 and nine dollars for 109.00. This was true in the 60s and 70s and it is true today. The thing is the dumbing down of America has crept into every aspect of our lives and especially for journalist, they have to be kept ignorant or they would suddenly be aware they are all full of sh**.
Nope? You knew me back in the 60's? That's very interesting.