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Last updated on February 24th, 2025
Roman numerals are a 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.
Royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, use Roman numerals. 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. 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, 43 is represented as XLIII. Here, XL is 40 (50 - 10) and III is 3. 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.
Rule 1: Addition Method
The addition method is used when the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, VIII → V + III → 5 + 3 = 8.
Rule 2: Repetition Method
To write a large number, there are certain Roman numerals that can be repeated three times. III → 3.
Rule 3: Subtraction Method
If a small number is followed by a large number in Roman numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, XL → L - X → 50 - 10 = 40.
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. Similarly, we write 8 as VIII, not IIIIIIII.
Let’s now learn how to write 43 in Roman numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman numerals.
In the expansion method, based on the place value, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 43 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
To write 43 in Roman numerals, follow the steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on the place value. Place values are ones, tens, hundreds, etc.
For 43, we write it as 40 + 3.
Step 2: Convert the numbers into Roman numerals:
- 40 in Roman numerals: XL
- 3 in Roman numerals: III
Step 3: Combine the Roman numerals together.
Therefore, 43 in Roman numerals is XL (40) + III (3) = XLIII.
When writing a large number into Roman numerals, we group the number.
To write 43 in Roman numerals, we group 43 as 40 + 3:
- 40 in Roman numerals: XL
- 3 in Roman numerals: III
So, 43 is written as XLIII in Roman numerals.
A historian is examining two ancient manuscripts. One manuscript is marked with the year XLIII and another with the year LII. Find the difference in years between the two manuscripts.
An archaeologist finds a chest with XLIII gold coins and another chest with LIV silver coins. How many coins does the archaeologist have in total?
A teacher assigns XLIII topics to be covered over IX weeks. How many topics should be covered per week?
A historian is cataloging artifacts in a museum. He finds XLIII items in one section and XXXVII items in another. What is the total number of artifacts cataloged?
Write the Roman Numeral for 43 multiplied by 2 using the expansion method.
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