520 in Roman Numerals

Royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, use Roman Numerals. Have you noticed these names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented? Those are Roman Numerals. Earlier, people counted using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. As life became complex, a standard form was required for counting.

Ancient Romans used the Roman Numeral system to count. The symbols I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are used to count. In Roman Numerals, we use DXX to represent 520, where D is 500 and XX is 20.

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, DXX → D + X + X → 500 + 10 + 10 = 520

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write a large number, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, XXX → 30.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a smaller number is followed by a larger number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, XL → L - X → 50 - 10 = 40

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 LL for 100; instead, we use C. We write 8 as VIII, not IIIIIIII.

Let’s now learn how to write 520 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 520 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 520 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:

Step 1: Break the number based on place value. Place values are ones, tens, hundreds, etc. For 520, we write it as 500 + 20

Step 2: Convert the number into Roman Numerals

500 in Roman Numerals - D

20 in Roman Numerals - XX

Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together. Therefore, 520 in Roman Numerals is D (500) + XX (20) = DXX

When writing a large number in Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 520 in Roman Numerals, we group 520 as 500 + 20

• 500 in Roman Numerals — D
   
• 20 in Roman Numerals — XX
   

So, 520 is written as DXX 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 520. 

• Addition Rule: The addition method is used when a large number is followed by a smaller numeral; here, the values are added. For example, DXX = D + X + X = 500 + 10 + 10 = 520
   
• Grouping Method: Here, the given numbers are grouped based on their place value, and then we convert each group into its Roman numerals. For example, 520 = 500 + 20 = DXX
   
• Repetition Rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeric system can be repeated only up to three times. For example, XXX = 30 (X is repeated three times to represent the number 30)
   
• Subtraction Rule: When a smaller numeral precedes a larger one, the smaller is subtracted from the larger. For example, XL = L - X = 50 - 10 = 40
   
• Symbols: The symbols used in Roman Numerals are I, V, X, L, C, D, and M, representing values 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500, and 1000, respectively.