I know its Super Boal 41 but why is it XLI
2007-02-04 10:32:41 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Well, the Super Bowl uses Roman numerals instead of Arabic numbers because its more appealing...I think.
The Super Bowl uses Roman numerals instead of the year, since the NFL season spreads over 2 calender years. Instead of Super Bowl 2006-2007 they post it as Super Bowl XLI. Its shorter and less confusing to the general audience.
Now, why is XLI equivalent to 41? X(10)-L(50)+I(1)=41. Just in case this is what you were asking. The X placed before the L makes it 40. Its like IV=4.
2007-02-04 10:42:01 · answer #1 · answered by What, what, what?? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The X stands for 10 and the L stands for 50. The L gets 10 off for being in front of the X hence 40 plus one = 41
2007-02-04 10:37:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's in roman numerals. The L stands for 50, but the X in front subtracts 10 = 40. Then the I at the end adds one so you get 41. I know, roman numerals are confusing. lol. I hate them.
2007-02-04 10:35:46 · answer #3 · answered by alwayzsketching 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Roman Numerals.
2007-02-04 10:35:45 · answer #4 · answered by daisy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Roman numbers that stand for 41 this year
2007-02-04 10:36:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roman numerals
2007-02-04 10:36:36 · answer #6 · answered by Malcolm uses Xbox 360 Avatar 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's in Roman Numerals...
2007-02-04 10:36:47 · answer #7 · answered by Britt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
roman numerals.... X is 10, L is 50 and I is 1....
since X is before L its 50-10 which equals 40 and then plus 1
2007-02-04 10:35:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Roman numerals.
2007-02-04 10:35:26 · answer #9 · answered by Kevin 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's BOWL ,because that's what XLI means, it means 41, roman numerals!
2007-02-04 10:36:11 · answer #10 · answered by seasons.change.but.people.dont 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋