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While using between, we always use "lower"-"higher" number format. Recently, I got in argument whether this was just convention or is it standard?
In other words, is this valid sentence: "I bought 10-5 apples from market."
Any references related to same would be appreciated.
Does it really need references?
This is the norm, and any native speaker would instantly back up that high-low sounds absurd.
Demand references from the person suggesting that the non-conventional version is acceptable... (hint: it isn't)
