988 in Roman Numerals

Royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, use Roman numerals. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these symbols represented? Those are Roman numerals. Earlier, people used fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. When life became complex, a standard form was required.

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 CMLXXXVIII to represent 988. Here, CM is 900, LXXX is 80, and VIII is 8.

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, certain Roman numerals can be repeated three times. III → 3.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a smaller number precedes a larger number in Roman numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, CM → M - C → 1000 - 100 = 900.

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.

Let’s now learn how to write 988 in Roman numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman numerals.

• By Expansion Method
• By Grouping Method

In the expansion method, based on the place value, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 988 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 988 in Roman numerals, follow the steps:

Step 1: Break the number based on place value: hundreds, tens, ones. For 988, we write it as 900 + 80 + 8.

Step 2: Convert the number into Roman numerals.

• 900 in Roman numerals - CM
   
• 80 in Roman numerals - LXXX
   
• 8 in Roman numerals - VIII

Step 3: Combine the Roman numerals together. Therefore, 988 in Roman numerals is CM (900) + LXXX (80) + VIII (8) = CMLXXXVIII.

When writing a large number in Roman numerals, we group the numbers. To write 988 in Roman numerals, we group 988 as 900 + 80 + 8.

• 900 in Roman numerals - CM
   
• 80 in Roman numerals - LXXX
   
• 8 in Roman numerals - VIII

So, 988 is written as CMLXXXVIII in Roman numerals.

Roman numerals follow a certain pattern, making them look similar. In this section, we will learn some numbers related to the Roman numeral 988. 

• Addition Method: Used when a smaller numeral follows a larger numeral, and the values are added. For example, VIII = V + III = 5 + 3 = 8.
   
• Grouping Method: Numbers are grouped based on their place value and converted into Roman numerals. For example, 988 = 900 + 80 + 8 = CMLXXXVIII.
   
• Repetition Rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeral system can be repeated only up to three times. For example, III = 3.
   
• Subtraction Method: Used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, and the smaller is subtracted from the larger. For example, CM = M - C = 1000 - 100 = 900.
   
• Limitation Rule: Some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, 10 is not written as VV but as X.