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dorfsmay on Feb 9, 2015 | parent | context | favorite | on: Why Is the Dollar Sign a Letter S?

I came to the comment section exactly for this. I've fought with my kids and showed them unit algebra (5$/day for 3 days:(53)($day/day) = 15$) to explain why all units need to be behind the numbers. They got it, but then got in trouble in school (in Canada). Dollar sign HAS to be in front - Why? Because that's how it's done.

aroberge on Feb 9, 2015 [–]

In French schools in Canada, the proper notation (e.g. 5$) is used.

douche on Feb 9, 2015 | [–]

Yet not in listed prices at stores or restaurants, at least so far as I have ever experienced in Quebec.

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