Last updated on May 26th, 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 the Roman Numerals.
Earlier, people used to count using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. When life became complex, a standard form was required to count. 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 DCCLXVII to represent 767. Here, D is 500, C is 100, L is 50, X is 10, V is 5, and I is 1. 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, VII → V + I + I → 5 + 1 + 1 = 7
To write a large number, there are certain Roman Numerals that can be repeated three times. III → 3.
If a small number is followed by a large number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger 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 767 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 767 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 767 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:
Step 1: The number is broken down based on the place value. Place values are ones, tens, hundreds, etc. For 767, we write it as 700 + 60 + 7
Step 2: Converting the numbers into Roman Numerals
Step 3: Combining the Roman Numerals together. Therefore, 767 in Roman Numerals is DCC (700) + LX (60) + VII (7) = DCCLXVII
When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 767 in Roman Numerals, we group 767 as 700 + 60 + 7
So, 767 is written as DCCLXVII in Roman Numerals.
Students make mistakes when writing a number in Roman Numerals. To master Roman Numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.
A historian found DCCLXVII ancient coins and wants to divide them equally into VII treasure chests. How many coins will each chest contain?
Each treasure chest will contain CIX coins.
To find the number of coins each chest will contain, divide the total number of coins by the number of chests.
DCCLXVII = 767
VII = 7
Therefore, DCCLXVII / VII = 767 / 7 = 109.
109 in Roman numerals is CIX.
A collector has a total of MMDCCXXXIV stamps, and DCCLXVII of them are rare. How many non-rare stamps does the collector have?
The collector has MMCCLXVII non-rare stamps.
To find the number of non-rare stamps, subtract the number of rare stamps from the total number of stamps.
MMDCCXXXIV = 2734
DCCLXVII = 767
2734 - 767 = 1967
1967 in Roman numerals is MCMXLVII.
A marathon runner completed a race of DCCLXVII kilometers in VI days. What was the average distance covered per day in kilometers?
The average distance covered per day was CXXVII kilometers.
To find the average distance per day, divide the total distance by the number of days.
DCCLXVII = 767
VI = 6
767 / 6 = 127
127 in Roman numerals is CXXVII.
A library has a total of DCCLXVII books. They decided to add another DLX books. What is the new total number of books in the library?
The new total number of books in the library is MCCCXVII.
To find the new total, add the number of additional books to the original total.
DCCLXVII = 767
DLX = 560
767 + 560 = 1327
1327 in Roman numerals is MCCCXVII.
A charity event sold DCCLXVII tickets at the beginning of the week and an additional CXXIII tickets by the end of the week. How many tickets were sold in total?
In total, CMXC tickets were sold.
To find the total number of tickets sold, add the tickets sold at the beginning of the week to those sold by the end of the week.
DCCLXVII = 767
CXXIII = 123
767 + 123 = 890
890 in Roman numerals is CMXC.
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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