Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Roman numerals are a way of expressing numbers using symbols like I, V, X, L, C, D, and M. They are used in royal titles, book names, sequences, and more. Here, we will discuss Roman Numerals, rules, and examples specific to the number 949.
In royal titles, such as Henry VIII, Roman numerals are used to represent numbers. These symbols originated from the ancient Roman system of counting. The symbols used include I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000). For 949, the Roman numeral is CMXLIX. Here, CM represents 900, XL represents 40, and IX represents 9.
Let’s explore more about Roman numerals and how to write them.
There are specific rules for writing numbers in Roman Numerals. Let’s discuss these basic rules:
This method is used when a smaller numeral is placed after a larger numeral. For example, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6
Certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times to denote a number. For example, III → 3.
If a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, the smaller numeral is subtracted from the larger. For example, IX → X - I → 10 - 1 = 9
Symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, we write 10 as X, not VV.
Let’s learn how to write 949 in Roman Numerals. There are various methods:
Using the expansion method, the number is broken down based on place value. Here’s how to write 949 in Roman numerals:
Step 1: Break down the number based on place value: 900 + 40 + 9
Step 2: Convert each part into Roman Numerals:
Step 3: Combine them: Therefore, 949 in Roman Numerals is CM (900) + XL (40) + IX (9) = CMXLIX
To write 949 in Roman Numerals using the grouping method, we group the numbers: 900 + 40 + 9
So, 949 is written as CMXLIX in Roman Numerals.
Mistakes can occur when writing numbers in Roman Numerals. Here’s how to avoid common errors.
Convert the Roman numeral CMXLIX to a decimal number.
The decimal number for CMXLIX is 949.
To convert CMXLIX to a decimal number, we break it down:
CM = 900, XL = 40, IX = 9.
Adding these together gives 900 + 40 + 9 = 949.
An ancient manuscript contains CMXLIX pages. If a reader finishes XLVII pages, how many pages are left?
There are DCCCCII pages left.
CMXLIX = 949
XLVII = 47
The remaining pages are 949 - 47 = 902.
902 in Roman Numerals is DCCCCII.
Two ancient cities had populations of CDXLVI and DIII people respectively. What is the combined population?
The combined population is CMXLIX.
CDXLVI = 446
DIII = 503
The combined population is 446 + 503 = 949.
949 in Roman Numerals is CMXLIX.
If a historian finds artifacts from the year DCC and from the year CCXLIX, what is the difference in years between the two?
The difference is CDLI years.
DCC = 700
CCXLIX = 249
The difference in years is 700 - 249 = 451.
451 in Roman Numerals is CDLI.
A scroll mentions a price of CMXLIX denarii for a precious item. If the item is reduced by CL, what is the new price?
The new price is DCCCXCIX denarii.
CMXLIX = 949
CL = 150
The new price is 949 - 150 = 799.
799 in Roman Numerals is DCCCXCIX.
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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