2007-03-22 00:38:58 · 6 answers · asked by sg_23703070 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
http://elginwatches.org/help/roman_IIII.html
2007-03-22 00:43:45 · answer #1 · answered by kja63 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not true to say that it's NEVER shown on a clock face, although most will show IIII where more modern clocks will show 4.
It seems that those of you who say that it does appear haven't looked at enough clock faces.
2007-03-22 00:49:18 · answer #2 · answered by nontarzaniccaulkhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHEN THE EARLY CLOCKS WERE MADE WITH ROMAN NUMERALS ON THE FACE, THE PRACTICE WAS TO REPRESENT THE NUMERAL 4 AS IIII. IT WAS CARRIED ON AS A PART OF TRADITION. HOWEVER MANY MODERN CLOCKS WITH ROMAN NUMERALS REPRESENT 4 AS IV.
2007-03-22 00:52:24 · answer #3 · answered by boots 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i beg to differ.my clock certainly does.
2007-03-23 01:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by earl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is its number 4. you can't be looking hard enough.
2007-03-22 00:45:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be that nobody knows what its "four".
2007-03-22 00:46:50 · answer #6 · answered by davis.rick@btinternet.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋