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389 in roman numerals

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Roman numerals are the way of expressing numbers using symbols. I, V, X, L, C, D, and M are the symbols we use. Roman Numerals are used in royal titles, book names, sequences, and so on. Here we will be discussing Roman Numerals, rules, and examples.

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What is 389 in Roman Numerals?

The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented? Those are the Roman Numerals. Earlier people used to count using fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count earlier. When life became complex, a standard form was required to count. Ancient Romans used the Roman Numeral system to count. I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are the symbols we use to count.

 

In Roman Numerals, we use CCCLXXXIX to represent 389. Here, CCC is 300, LXXX is 80, and IX is 9. Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.

389 in roman numerals

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Basic Rules for 389 in Roman Numerals

There are certain basic rules to write a number in Roman Numerals. In this section, let’s discuss some basic rules that need to be remembered when writing a number in Roman numerals.

 

Rule 1: Addition Method

The addition method is used when the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, LXXX → L + X + X + X → 50 + 10 + 10 + 10 = 80

 

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write a large number, there are certain Roman Numerals that can be repeated up to three times. For example, CCC → 100 + 100 + 100 = 300.

 

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a smaller number precedes a larger number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, IX → X - I → 10 - 1 = 9

 

Rule 4: Limitation Rule

The symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, we won't write VV for 10; instead, we use X, and we write 8 as VIII, not IIIIIIII.

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How to Write 389 in Roman Numerals

Let’s now learn how to write 389 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals.

 

  • By Expansion Method

 

  • By Grouping Method
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389 in Roman Numeral by Expansion Method

In the expansion method, based on the place value, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 389 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.

 

To write 389 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:

 

Step 1: Break the number based on the place value. Place value that is ones, tens, hundreds, etc.

 

For 389, we write it as 300 + 80 + 9.

 

Step 2: Converting the number into Roman Numerals:


300 in Roman Numerals — CCC


80 in Roman Numerals — LXXX


9 in Roman Numerals — IX

 

Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together.


Therefore, 389 in Roman Numerals is CCC (300) + LXXX (80) + IX (9) = CCCLXXXIX.

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389 in Roman Numeral by Grouping Method

When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 389 in Roman Numerals, we group 389 as 300 + 80 + 9.


300 in Roman Numerals — CCC


80 in Roman Numerals — LXXX


9 in Roman Numerals — IX


So, 389 is written as CCCLXXXIX in Roman Numerals.

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389 in Roman Numerals Examples

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Problem 1

A historian is deciphering an ancient scroll that mentions a treasure hidden for CCCLXXXIX years. How would the historian write this number in Roman numerals?

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Problem 2

An architect is planning a building with a total of CCCLXXXIX windows, arranged equally on XL floors. How many windows will each floor have?

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Problem 3

A collector has CCCLXXXIX coins and wants to add XLV more. What will be the total number of coins?

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Problem 4

An ancient manuscript describes a festival celebrated every CCCLXXXIX days. How often is the festival held in a year, assuming a year has CCCLXV days?

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Problem 5

A library received a donation of CCCLXXXIX books, which will be distributed equally among VII sections. How many books will each section receive?

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FAQs on 389 in Roman Numerals

1.What is 9 in Roman numerals?

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2.How to write 389 in Roman numerals?

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3.What is 400 in Roman Numerals?

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4.Is CCCLXXXIX a prime number?

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5.What are the multiples of 389?

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Important Glossaries for 389 in Roman Numerals

  • Addition rule: The addition method is used when a large number is followed by a smaller numeral; here, the values are added. For example, CCCLXXXIX = CCC + LXXX + IX = 300 + 80 + 9 = 389.

 

  • Grouping method: Here, the given number is grouped based on its place value, and then we convert each group into its Roman numerals. For example, 389 = 300 + 80 + 9 = CCCLXXXIX.

 

  • Repetition rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeric system can be repeated only up to three times. For example, CCC = 300 (C is repeated three times to represent the number 300).

 

  • Subtraction rule: This method is used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger one, and the smaller numeral is subtracted from the larger numeral. For example, IX = X  I = 9.

 

  • Limitation rule: Some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated, and no symbol can be repeated more than three times. For example, 50 is represented as L, not XXXXX.
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Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.

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