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Last updated on March 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.
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 Roman Numerals.
Earlier people used fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. As life became complex, a standard form was required for counting. 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 XXV with a line over the top (denoting a multiplier of 1000) to represent 25000. 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 the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6.
To write a large number, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, III → 3.
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.
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.
Let’s now learn how to write 25000 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 25000 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 25000 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:
Step 1: The number is broken down based on place value. That is ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, etc. For 25000, we recognize it as 25000 = 25 * 1000.
Step 2: Converting the number into Roman Numerals
Step 3: Combining them together. Therefore, 25000 in Roman Numerals is represented as XXV̅.
When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the numbers. To write 25000 in Roman Numerals, we group 25000 as 25 * 1000.
So, 25000 is written as XXV̅ in Roman Numerals.
A historian finds an ancient artifact inscribed with the Roman numerals XXV and L. Calculate the sum of these numerals on the artifact.
A charity raised funds to build XXV schools, each costing MM Roman Numerals. What is the total cost in Roman Numerals?
A museum has a collection of rare coins, each marked with the numeral D. If there are XXV coins, what is the total numeral value of the collection?
Convert the year 25000 to Roman numerals.
A library bought XXV rare manuscripts, each valued at M. Calculate the total value of the manuscripts in Roman numerals.
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