has to do with roman numeral numbers
2006-12-17 12:03:29 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
VII=7 and XII=12......if u take the top half of an X...it looks like a V
2006-12-17 12:05:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get the feeling the Romans didn't do much multiplying. From what I've seen of Roman numerals, it seems to be an addition thing. Unless you're being literal, in which case half of XII = VI. You only removed half of the the X (ten), while still leaving both of the Is (one and one, for a total of two). Your question sounds like a joke, but just not a very funny one.
2006-12-17 12:15:00 · answer #2 · answered by wood_vulture 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 equals 7 when you cut XII with a horizontal line. You get VII at the the top portion.
2006-12-17 12:17:07 · answer #3 · answered by Artifacto 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the top half. half of XII is vii. Good question!
2006-12-17 12:05:41 · answer #4 · answered by Carlos R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋