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Last updated on February 25th, 2025
Roman numerals are a method of expressing numbers using symbols. The symbols I, V, X, L, C, D, and M are used to represent numbers. Roman Numerals are utilized in various contexts such as royal titles, book names, sequences, and more. Here, we will be discussing Roman Numerals, their rules, and examples.
Have you ever seen royal titles like Henry I, Henry II, and wondered what the symbols I and II represent? These are Roman Numerals. Initially, people counted using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. As life became more complex, a standardized form was required. Ancient Romans used the Roman Numeral system for counting. The symbols used are I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000).
In Roman Numerals, 924 is written as CMXXIV, where CM is 900 and XXIV is 24. Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.
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.
The addition method is used when a smaller number is placed after a larger number. For example, XXIV → XX + IV → 20 + 4 = 24.
To express certain numbers, some Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, XXX → 30.
If a smaller number is placed before a larger number in Roman Numerals, the smaller number is subtracted from the larger one. For example, CM → M - C → 1000 - 100 = 900.
Symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, we don't write VV for 10; instead, we use X.
Let’s now learn how to write 924 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals:
In the expansion method, the number is broken down based on place value. Here’s how to write 924 in Roman numerals using the expansion method:
Step 1: Break the number based on place value (hundreds, tens, ones). For 924, write it as 900 + 20 + 4.
Step 2: Convert each part into Roman Numerals:
Step 3: Combine them: Therefore, 924 in Roman Numerals is CM (900) + XX (20) + IV (4) = CMXXIV.
When writing large numbers in Roman Numerals, group the number for clarity. To write 924 in Roman Numerals, group 924 as 900 + 20 + 4:
Thus, 924 is written as CMXXIV in Roman Numerals.
A historian discovers a parchment containing a record of CMXXIV gold coins distributed equally among VIII chieftains. How many coins did each chieftain receive?
An ancient library was said to have housed DCLXIV scrolls, and after an expansion, received an additional CCLX scrolls. What is the new total number of scrolls in the library?
A Roman general divided CMXXIV soldiers into XII legions for a military campaign. How many soldiers were in each legion?
A merchant recorded sales of CCCXII, CDXII, and CC in three different markets. What is the total number of sales recorded by the merchant?
Calculate the difference in years between a document dated MCMXIV and another dated CMXXIV.
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