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Naturally, 7 beats 6 by 1.
And, of course, 700 beats 600.
Why then, does 71 not beat 67?
And, of course, 700 beats 600.
Why then, does 71 not beat 67?
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71 doesn't beat 67 because the others beat their counterparts based on the NUMBER OF SYLLABLES in the number when sounded out.SEVEN beats SIX in syllables, by 1.
SEVEN-HUNDRED of course, beats SIX-HUNDRED (4 syllables vs. 3)
However, SEVENTY-ONE and SIXTY-SEVEN are equal in syllables, with 4 each.
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