A small question in English Hi Fellas, Which way is the correct way to say?(If the first one, why?) "three digit number or "three digits number" "seven hour difference" or "seven hours differe

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A small question in English Hi Fellas, Which way is the correct way to say?(If the first one, why?) "three digit number or "three digits number" "seven hour difference" or "seven hours difference" Thanx!

2014년 11월 1일 오전 12:23

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I believe it is because they are collective nouns.

"One number with three digits", is restated as "A three digit number".

It is like "One classroom with six students" can be restated as " A six student classroom".

"A difference of seven hours" turns into "A seven hour difference"

2014년 11월 1일

*helps

2014년 11월 1일

That help too :) Thank you

2014년 11월 1일

three digit number and seven hour difference are correct, but I cannot explain why! :)

2014년 11월 1일

Anyone?

2014년 11월 1일

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