Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Roman numerals are a way of expressing numbers using symbols: 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 related to the number 952.
Roman numerals are used in various contexts such as royal titles, chapters, and lists. Have you ever noticed symbols like IX or VIII and wondered what they represent? These are Roman numerals. Originally, people counted using fingers, sticks, or bones. 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).
In Roman numerals, 952 is represented as CMLII. Let's explore more about Roman numerals and how we represent them.
There are certain basic rules to write a number in Roman numerals. Here, we will discuss some fundamental rules that need to be remembered when writing numbers in Roman numerals.
The addition method is used when a smaller numeral is placed after a larger numeral, indicating addition. For example, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6.
Certain Roman numerals can be repeated up to three times to represent numbers. For example, III → 3.
When a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, the smaller numeral is subtracted from the larger one. 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 don't write VV for 10; instead, we use X.
Let's learn how to write 952 in Roman numerals using different methods:
In the expansion method, a number is broken down based on place value. Here’s how to write 952 in Roman numerals using this method.
Step 1: Break down the number based on place value: hundreds, tens, and ones. For 952, we write it as 900 + 50 + 2.
Step 2: Convert each part into Roman numerals.
Step 3: Combine the Roman numerals. Therefore, 952 in Roman numerals is CM (900) + L (50) + II (2) = CMLII.
When writing numbers in Roman numerals, grouping can be used to simplify the process. To write 952 in Roman numerals, group it as 900 + 50 + 2.
So, 952 is written as CMLII in Roman numerals.
Students often make mistakes when writing numbers in Roman numerals. To improve, we can learn from common mistakes and how to avoid them.
A historian discovers a scroll that mentions a treasure of CMLII coins. If each chest can hold CLXX coins, how many full chests can be filled?
Five full chests can be filled with CMLII coins.
To find the number of full chests that can be filled, divide the total number of coins by the capacity of each chest.
CMLII = 952
CLXX = 170
952 ÷ 170 = 5 full chests (with some coins remaining).
A museum exhibit showcases artifacts labeled from I to CMLII. If a visitor starts from artifact XL and views every tenth artifact, which will be the last artifact they view?
The last artifact viewed will be CML.
The visitor starts at XL (40) and views every tenth artifact:
40 + 10n = 950 (closest to 952 without exceeding) n = 91
The 91st step is 40 + 910 = 950
950 in Roman numerals is CML.
A library has a collection of CMLII historical manuscripts. If they acquire an additional XLVIII manuscripts, what will be the new total in Roman numerals?
The new total will be M.
Add the two quantities together:
CMLII = 952
XLVIII = 48
952 + 48 = 1000
1000 in Roman numerals is M.
A rare book collector owns DCCLXXXII volumes and plans to purchase another CLXX. What will be the total number of books in his collection in Roman numerals?
The total number of books will be CMLII.
Add the number of books:
DCCLXXXII = 782
CLXX = 170
782 + 170 = 952
952 in Roman numerals is CMLII.
A puzzle requires arranging Roman numeral tiles to equal CMLII. If one tile is CCC and another is DCLII, find the sum of these tiles in Roman numerals.
The sum of the tiles is CMLII.
Add the values of the tiles:
CCC = 300
DCLII = 652
300 + 652 = 952
952 in Roman numerals is CMLII.
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