1. Which Roman numeral represents the number 5?
- AV
- BX
- CL
- DC
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Answer: A) V
The basic Roman symbol for 5 is V.
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2. What is the value of the Roman numeral XL?
- A40
- B44
- C36
- D80
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Answer: A) 40
XL means X before L = 50 - 10 = 40.
3. What is the value of the Roman numeral MMXXVI?
- A1821
- B2026
- C4052
- D2231
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Answer: B) 2026
MMXXVI = M + M + X + X + V + I = 2000 + 20 + 5 + 1 = 2026.
4. Ravi claims that the number 4 can be written as 'IIII' on some old clocks.
In the standard rules taught in school, which form of 4 is correct?
In the standard rules taught in school, which form of 4 is correct?
- AIV
- BIIII
- CVI
- DIIV
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Answer: A) IV
By the standard subtractive rule, 4 = 5 - 1 = IV. (IIII appears only as an old clock-face style.)
5. A history book gives the reign of a king as MCDXCIII to MDXX.
For how many years did the king reign (subtract the two years)?
For how many years did the king reign (subtract the two years)?
- A27
- B54
- C24
- D30
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Answer: A) 27
MCDXCIII = 1000 + 400 + 90 + 3 = 1493. MDXX = 1000 + 500 + 20 = 1520. Reign = 1520 - 1493 = 27 years.
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