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Number representation in novels

When writing out numbers, I've seen novels especially writing in weird formats. For example:

  • 19- 一九
  • 10- 一〇

I am assuming pronunciation wise, it is really じゅうきゅう and じゅう respectively. What's the motivation in using such a format rather than 十九 or 十. Is this the preferred way of writing when it comes to novels?

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