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Re:Why Is the Dollar Sign a Letter S? by dorfsmay on Sunday February 08, 2015 @07:48PM (#9019238)
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$) to explain why all units need to be behind the numbers. They got it, but then got in trouble in school (in Canada). Dollar sign HAS to be in front - Why? Because that's how it's done.
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Re:Why Is the Dollar Sign a Letter S? by aroberge on Sunday February 08, 2015 @08:51PM (#9019390)
In French schools in Canada, the proper notation (e.g. 5$) is used.
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Re:Why Is the Dollar Sign a Letter S? by douche on Monday February 09, 2015 @05:41AM (#9020531)
Yet not in listed prices at stores or restaurants, at least so far as I have ever experienced in Quebec.
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