2006-11-13 12:47:56 · 5 answers · asked by markiee1 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
You have them up to ten. After that, there is L=50, C=100 M=1000. Bigger than that, I don't know.
The position of the number or letter is logical. You add letters before or after to make the number bigger or smaller. e.g. VI=6. V is 5 and by adding I after it, it becomes 6. Just like 5+1. On the other hand, IV=4 the I comes before the V to show that it is one under 5, so four.
Same for big numbers. 157= CLVII, 100+50+5+2
2006-11-13 14:10:45 · answer #1 · answered by Miss T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The system of Roman numerals is a numeral system originating in ancient Rome, and was adapted from Etruscan numerals. The system used in antiquity was slightly modified in the Middle Ages to produce the system we use today. It is based on certain letters which are given values
If you are REALLY interested in knowing.. then go to this Web site:
http://www.yourdictionary.com/crossword/romanums.html
As you can see.. the number 151 is written(in Roman numerals, that is) as CL1
2006-11-13 12:57:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The system of Roman numerals is a numeral system originating in ancient Rome, and was adapted from Etruscan numerals. The system used in classical antiquity was slightly modified in the Middle Ages to produce the system we use today. It is based on certain letters which are given values as numerals.
2006-11-13 20:03:52 · answer #3 · answered by Lynn Rosemary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knowing Roman numerals is not trivia; but this is: On a clock with Roman numerals, what number is written incorrectly?? Go ahead, look 'em over carefully.
2006-11-13 13:58:25 · answer #4 · answered by ursaitaliano70 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
i counted until ten. now you are on your
own.
ps. the ten -- is to remind you -- you owe me 10 points. hope it helps.
2006-11-13 12:56:48 · answer #5 · answered by s t 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋