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The number of matchsticks that can be used to write 39 in roman system are:

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  1. 8

  2. 9

  3. 3

  4. 6

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Roman numerals are represented by the following letters:

I = 1

V = 5

X = 10

L = 50

C = 100

D = 500

M = 1000

If a numeral is followed by another numeral of lower denomination, the two are added together;

if it is preceded by one of lower denomination, the smaller numeral is subtracted from the greater. 


XXXIX = 10+10+10+10-1 = 39
$\therefore$ Number of matchsticks required would be 9.

Numeral for $CCCXLVII$

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  1. $357$

  2. $347$

  3. $367$

  4. $387$

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Roman numerals are represented by the following letters:

$I = 1$

$V = 5$

$X = 10$

$L = 50$

$C = 100$

$D = 500$

$M = 1000$

If a numeral is followed by another numeral of lower denomination, the two are added together;

if it is preceded by one of lower denomination, the smaller numeral is subtracted from the greater.

CCCXLVII
$100 + 100 + 100 + 40 + 7 = 347$

The time shown when the long hand is at 12 and short hand is at 11 it

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  1. XII

  2. X

  3. XI

  4. XXI

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Time shown by the clock is $11$ o'clock.

Converting it to Roman Number by using:

The Roman numerals are represented by the following letters:

$I = 1$

$V = 5$

$X = 10$

$L = 50$

$C = 100$

$D = 500$

$M = 1000$

If a numeral is followed by another numeral of lower denomination, the two are added together;

if it is preceded by one of lower denomination, the smaller numeral is subtracted from the greater.

$\therefore  11 = 10+1=XI$

Anita's age is 48 years Express it in Roman system

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  1. XXXXVIIII

  2. XLVII

  3. XLVIII

  4. XLV

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Roman numerals are represented 
by the following letters:

I = 1

V = 5

X = 10

L = 50

C = 100

D = 500

M = 1000

If a numeral is followed by another numeral of lower denomination, the two are added together;

if it is preceded by one of lower denomination, the smaller numeral is subtracted from the greater.


XLVIII = 50-10+5+1+1+1 = 48

Difference of 500 and 200 in roman number

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  1. C

  2. CCC

  3. MMM

  4. D

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The difference of 500 and 200 is,

500-200=300
We write 300 as CCC in Roman numerals as C represents 100
So option B is the correct answer.

Difference of 1000 and 400 is

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  1. D

  2. L

  3. C

  4. DC

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Roman numerals are represented by the following letters:

I = 1

V = 5

X = 10

L = 50

C = 100

D = 500

M = 1000

If a numeral is followed by another numeral of lower denomination, the two are added together;

if it is preceded by one of lower denomination, the smaller numeral is subtracted from the greater.


1000 - 400 = 600 = DC

The product obtained when 28 is multiplied by 2 in roman number

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  1. LIV

  2. LII

  3. LVI

  4. LVII

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When 28 is multiplied by 2 we get the product 56.

LVI is the symbol used for 56.
So option C is the correct answer.

Bobby's date of birth is $\displaystyle 19^{th}$ September Express the date in Roman system

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  1. XXXI

  2. XIXX

  3. IIX

  4. XIX

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Roman numerals are represented by the following letters:

I = 1

V = 5

X = 10

L = 50

C = 100

D = 500

M = 1000

If a numeral is followed by another numeral of lower denomination, the two are added together;

if it is preceded by one of lower denomination, the smaller numeral is subtracted from the greater.

19 = XIX

Raghu is 21 years old and Kavitha is 22 years old Write the sum of their ages in Roman system

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  1. XXXIII

  2. XLIII

  3. LIII

  4. XLCIII

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Roman numerals are represented by the following letters:

I = 1

V = 5

X = 10

L = 50

C = 100

D = 500

M = 1000

If a numeral is followed by another numeral of lower denomination, the two are added together;

if it is preceded by one of lower denomination, the smaller numeral is subtracted from the greater.

 

21 + 22 = 43
43 →→ XLIII

The ascending order of XX, XXXVI, V is ____

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  1. V, XXXVI, XX

  2. XX, V, XXXVI

  3. V, XX, XXXVI

  4. XXXVI, XX, V

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Roman numerals are represented by the following letters:

I = 1

V = 5

X = 10

L = 50

C = 100

D = 500

M = 1000

If a numeral is followed by another numeral of lower denomination, the two are added together;

if it is preceded by one of lower denomination, the smaller numeral is subtracted from the greater. 

Therefore, Ascending order is: V, XX, XXXVI