dashes used for signs of comparison HomeForumsNemeth Code for Math and Sciencedashes used for signs of comparison This topic has 1 reply, 1 voice, and was last updated 16 years, 5 months ago by Chris Clemens. Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total) Author Posts February 6, 2010 at 4:38 pm #10172 Chris ClemensKeymaster Is it permissible to use contractions by the dash in the following? two quarters —- one dime (two quarters > one dime) February 6, 2010 at 5:47 pm #20195 Chris ClemensKeymaster There are no special restrictions on use of contractions next to a dash other than “com”. Author Posts Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic.