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Last updated on February 27th, 2025
Roman numerals are a system of expressing numbers using symbols. The symbols used are I, V, X, L, C, D, and M. Roman Numerals are frequently used in various contexts such as royal titles, book names, and sequences. Here we will discuss Roman Numerals, rules, and examples.
Royal titles like Louis XIV and Henry VIII use Roman Numerals. Have you ever wondered what these symbols (XIV and VIII) represent?
They are Roman Numerals. In ancient times, people counted using fingers, sticks, and bones, but as life became more complex, a standardized counting system was needed. The Ancient Romans developed the Roman Numeral system. The symbols used include I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000).
To represent 17000 in Roman Numerals, we use XVII with a line over it. The line indicates multiplication by 1000. Let’s explore more about Roman Numerals and how we write them.
There are certain basic rules to write numbers in Roman Numerals. In this section, let’s discuss some basic rules that need to be remembered when writing numbers in Roman Numerals.
The addition method is used when a smaller number is placed after a larger number. For example, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6
Certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, III → 3.
A smaller number followed by a larger number indicates subtraction. 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 learn how to write 17000 in Roman Numerals by following these methods:
In the expansion method, numbers are broken down based on place value. This section explains how to write 17000 in Roman Numerals using the expansion method.
To write 17000 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break down the number by place value. For 17000, it’s 10000 + 7000.
Step 2: Convert each component into Roman Numerals. 10000 in Roman Numerals — X with a line over it 7000 in Roman Numerals — VII with a line over it
Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals. Therefore, 17000 in Roman Numerals is X̅ + V̅II̅ = X̅VII̅
When writing a large number in Roman Numerals, we group the components.
To write 17000 in Roman Numerals, group 17000 as 10000 + 7000.
10000 in Roman Numerals — X with a line over it 7000 in Roman Numerals — VII with a line over it
Therefore, 17000 is written as X̅VII̅ in Roman Numerals.
A historian finds an ancient document that mentions a fleet of ships numbering XVII times M. How many ships are there in total?
An architect designs a coliseum with seating for XVII times MD seats. How many seats are there in the coliseum?
A library has a collection of XVII × M books. How many books are in the collection?
A city plans to plant XVII thousand trees over the next decade. How many trees will be planted each year if they plant an equal number each year?
A treasure map indicates a distance of XVII leagues, each league being M steps. How many steps does this cover?
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