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252 in Roman N umerals

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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.

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What is 252 in Roman Numerals?

Royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, often include Roman Numerals. Have you noticed these symbols (I and II) and wondered what they represented? Those are 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, we use CCLII to represent 252. Here, C is 100, L is 50, and II is 2. Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.

252 in roman numerals
 

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Basic Rules for 252 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, CCLII → C + C + L + II → 100 + 100 + 50 + 2 = 252

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write a large number, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, CCC → 300.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a small number is followed by a large number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the large 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 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.
 

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How to Write 252 in Roman Numerals

Let’s now learn how to write 252 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals.

  • By Expansion Method
  • By Grouping Method
     
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252 in Roman Numerals 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 252 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.

To write 252 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:

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

For 252, we write it as 200 + 50 + 2.

Step 2: Converting the number into Roman Numerals
  200 in Roman Numerals — CC
  50 in Roman Numerals — L
  2 in Roman Numerals — II

Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together.
  Therefore, 252 in Roman Numerals is CC (200) + L (50) + II (2) = CCLII
 

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252 in Roman Numerals by Grouping Method

When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number.

To write 252 in Roman Numerals, we group 252 as 200 + 50 + 2:


200 in Roman Numerals - CC
50 in Roman Numerals - L
2 in Roman Numerals - II


So, 252 is written as CCLII in Roman Numerals.
 

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252 in Roman Numerals Examples

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Problem 1

A historian discovered two ancient tablets. One tablet had the number CXXVI and the other had the number CXLVI. Find the sum of the numbers on both tablets.

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Problem 2

A librarian needs to distribute DII scrolls evenly among II groups. How many scrolls does each group receive?

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Explanation

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Problem 3

A mathematician is calculating the difference between CCC and XLVIII. What is the result?

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Problem 4

A teacher assigns a project to MMM students and wants to give an equal number of pages to each student from a total of DCCCCXLVIII pages. How many pages does each student get?

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Problem 5

What is the product of XXI and XII in Roman numerals?

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FAQs on 252 in Roman Numerals

1.What is 200 in Roman numerals?

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2.How to write 252 in Roman numerals?

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3.What is 300 in Roman Numerals?

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4.Is CCLII a prime number?

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5.What are the multiples of 100?

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Important Glossaries for 252 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, CCLII = CC + L + II = 200 + 50 + 2 = 252.

 

  • Grouping Method: Here, the given number is grouped based on their place value, and then we convert each group into its Roman numerals. For example, 252 = 200 + 50 + 2 = CCLII.

 

  • 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: The subtraction method is used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral. For example, IX = X - I = 9.

 

  • Limitation Rule: Certain Roman symbols, like V, L, and D, cannot be repeated. Additionally, no symbol can be repeated more than three times.
     
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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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