Last updated on May 26th, 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, utilize Roman numerals. Have you noticed these symbols (I and II) and wondered what they represented? Those are Roman numerals. In ancient times, people counted using fingers, sticks, and bones. As life became more complex, a standard system was needed.
The ancient Romans developed the Roman numeral system for this purpose. I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are the symbols used to count. In Roman numerals, we use CMXCV to represent 995. Here, C is 100, M is 1000, X is 10, and V is 5.
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 numeral is placed after a larger numeral. For example, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6.
To write larger numbers, certain Roman numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, III → 3.
If a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, it is subtracted. For example, IV → V - I → 5 - 1 = 4.
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.
Let’s now learn how to write 995 in Roman numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman numerals.
In the expansion method, based on place value, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 995 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 995 in Roman numerals, follow the steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on place value: hundreds, tens, units, etc. For 995, we write it as 900 + 90 + 5.
Step 2: Convert the numbers into Roman numerals.
Step 3: Combine the Roman numerals together. Therefore, 995 in Roman numerals is CM (900) + XC (90) + V (5) = CMXCV.
When writing a large number into Roman numerals, we group the number. To write 995 in Roman numerals, we group 995 as 900 + 90 + 5.
So, 995 is written as CMXCV in Roman numerals.
Students often make mistakes when writing numbers in Roman numerals. To master Roman numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and ways to avoid them.
A historian writes about a battle that took place in CMXCV against M soldiers. How many soldiers does CMXCV represent in this historical account?
CMXCV represents 995 soldiers.
In Roman numerals, CMXCV is equivalent to 995. This is calculated as CM (900) + XC (90) + V (5) = 995. Therefore, the number of soldiers represented by CMXCV is 995.
An ancient architect designed a stadium with seats arranged in CMXCV rows, each containing V seats. Calculate the total number of seats in the stadium.
The total number of seats in the stadium is MMMMDCCLXXV.
To find the total number of seats, multiply the number of rows by the number of seats per row:
CMXCV = 995
V = 5
995 × 5 = 4975
In Roman numerals, 4975 is written as MMMMDCCLXXV.
A collector has a series of ancient coins labeled from I to CMXCV. What is the total number of coins in the collection?
The total number of coins in the collection is 995.
The series of coins starts from I (1) and ends at CMXCV (995). Therefore, the total number of coins is 995.
Two historians are discussing the difference in years between events recorded as CMXCV and DCCC. Calculate this difference.
The difference between CMXCV and DCCC is CLXXXXV.
The difference between the two years is found by subtracting the smaller number from the larger:
CMXCV = 995
DCCC = 800
995 - 800 = 195
In Roman numerals, 195 is written as CLXXXXV.
A researcher is examining documents that mention donations of CMXCV and D donations. What is the total amount donated in Roman numerals?
The total amount donated is MDXCV.
To find the total amount, add the two donations together:
CMXCV = 995
D = 500
995 + 500 = 1495
In Roman numerals, 1495 is written as MDXCV.
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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