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<p>Roman numerals are a way of expressing numbers using symbols. I, V, X, L, C, D, and M are the symbols we use. Roman Numerals are used in royal titles, book names, sequences, and so on. Here we will be discussing Roman Numerals, rules, and examples.</p>
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<p>Roman numerals are a way of expressing numbers using symbols. I, V, X, L, C, D, and M are the symbols we use. Roman Numerals are used in royal titles, book names, sequences, and so on. Here we will be discussing Roman Numerals, rules, and examples.</p>
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<h2>What is 1998 in Roman Numerals?</h2>
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<h2>What is 1998 in Roman Numerals?</h2>
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<p>The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these<a>symbols</a>(I and II) represented?</p>
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<p>The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these<a>symbols</a>(I and II) represented?</p>
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<p>Those are Roman Numerals. Earlier, people used fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. When life became complex, a<a>standard form</a>was required to count. Ancient Romans used the Roman Numeral system to count. I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are the symbols we use to count.</p>
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<p>Those are Roman Numerals. Earlier, people used fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. When life became complex, a<a>standard form</a>was required to count. Ancient Romans used the Roman Numeral system to count. I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are the symbols we use to count.</p>
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<p>In Roman Numerals, we use MCMXCVIII to represent 1998, where M is 1000, CM is 900, XC is 90, and VIII is 8. Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.</p>
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<p>In Roman Numerals, we use MCMXCVIII to represent 1998, where M is 1000, CM is 900, XC is 90, and VIII is 8. Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.</p>
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<h2>Basic Rules for 1998 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<h2>Basic Rules for 1998 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<p>There are certain basic rules to write a<a>number</a>in Roman Numerals. In this section, let’s discuss some basic rules that need to be remembered when writing a number in Roman numerals.</p>
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<p>There are certain basic rules to write a<a>number</a>in Roman Numerals. In this section, let’s discuss some basic rules that need to be remembered when writing a number in Roman numerals.</p>
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<h3>Rule 1: Addition Method</h3>
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<h3>Rule 1: Addition Method</h3>
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<p>The<a>addition</a>method is used when the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, VIII → V + III → 5 + 3 = 8</p>
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<p>The<a>addition</a>method is used when the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, VIII → V + III → 5 + 3 = 8</p>
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<h3>Rule 2: Repetition Method</h3>
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<h3>Rule 2: Repetition Method</h3>
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<p>To write a large number, there are certain Roman Numerals that can be repeated three times. III → 3.</p>
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<p>To write a large number, there are certain Roman Numerals that can be repeated three times. III → 3.</p>
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<h3>Rule 3: Subtraction Method</h3>
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<h3>Rule 3: Subtraction Method</h3>
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<p>If a small number is followed by a large number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the large number. For example, XC → C - X → 100 - 10 = 90</p>
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<p>If a small number is followed by a large number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the large number. For example, XC → C - X → 100 - 10 = 90</p>
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<h3>Rule 4: Limitation Rule</h3>
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<h3>Rule 4: Limitation Rule</h3>
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<p>The symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, we won't write VV for 10; instead, we use X, and 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.</p>
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<p>The symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, we won't write VV for 10; instead, we use X, and 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.</p>
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<h2>How to Write 1998 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<h2>How to Write 1998 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<p>Let’s now learn how to write 1998 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals.</p>
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<p>Let’s now learn how to write 1998 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals.</p>
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<ul><li>By Expansion Method</li>
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<ul><li>By Expansion Method</li>
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<li>By Grouping Method</li>
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<li>By Grouping Method</li>
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<h2>1998 in Roman Numerals by Expansion Method</h2>
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<h2>1998 in Roman Numerals by Expansion Method</h2>
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<p>In the expansion method, based on the<a>place value</a>, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 1998 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.</p>
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<p>In the expansion method, based on the<a>place value</a>, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 1998 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.</p>
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<p>To write 1998 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:</p>
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<p>To write 1998 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Break the number based on the place value. Place value that is ones, tens, hundreds, etc. For 1998, we write it as 1000 + 900 + 90 + 8</p>
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<p><strong>Step 1:</strong>Break the number based on the place value. Place value that is ones, tens, hundreds, etc. For 1998, we write it as 1000 + 900 + 90 + 8</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Convert the number into Roman Numerals</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Convert the number into Roman Numerals</p>
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<p>1000 in Roman Numeral - M</p>
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<p>1000 in Roman Numeral - M</p>
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<p>900 in Roman Numeral - CM</p>
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<p>900 in Roman Numeral - CM</p>
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<p>90 in Roman Numeral - XC</p>
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<p>90 in Roman Numeral - XC</p>
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<p>8 in Roman Numeral - VIII</p>
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<p>8 in Roman Numeral - VIII</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Combine these Roman Numerals together.</p>
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<p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Combine these Roman Numerals together.</p>
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<p>Therefore, 1998 in Roman Numeral is M (1000) + CM (900) + XC (90) + VIII (8) = MCMXCVIII</p>
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<p>Therefore, 1998 in Roman Numeral is M (1000) + CM (900) + XC (90) + VIII (8) = MCMXCVIII</p>
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<h2>1998 in Roman Numerals by Grouping Method</h2>
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<h2>1998 in Roman Numerals by Grouping Method</h2>
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<p>When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number.</p>
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<p>When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number.</p>
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<p>To write 1998 in Roman Numerals, we group 1998 as 1000 + 900 + 90 + 8</p>
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<p>To write 1998 in Roman Numerals, we group 1998 as 1000 + 900 + 90 + 8</p>
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<p>1000 in Roman Numeral - M</p>
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<p>1000 in Roman Numeral - M</p>
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<p>900 in Roman Numeral - CM</p>
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<p>900 in Roman Numeral - CM</p>
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<p>90 in Roman Numeral - XC</p>
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<p>90 in Roman Numeral - XC</p>
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<p>8 in Roman Numeral - VIII</p>
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<p>8 in Roman Numeral - VIII</p>
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<p>So, 1998 is written as MCMXCVIII in Roman Numerals.</p>
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<p>So, 1998 is written as MCMXCVIII in Roman Numerals.</p>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in 1998 Roman Numerals</h2>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in 1998 Roman Numerals</h2>
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<p>Students often make mistakes when writing a number in Roman Numerals. To master Roman Numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.</p>
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<p>Students often make mistakes when writing a number in Roman Numerals. To master Roman Numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.</p>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<h3>Problem 1</h3>
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<p>Calculate the sum of MCM and XCVIII.</p>
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<p>Calculate the sum of MCM and XCVIII.</p>
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<p>The sum of MCM and XCVIII is MCMXCVIII.</p>
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<p>The sum of MCM and XCVIII is MCMXCVIII.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the sum of MCM and XCVIII, convert them to numbers first:</p>
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<p>To find the sum of MCM and XCVIII, convert them to numbers first:</p>
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<p>MCM = 1900,</p>
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<p>MCM = 1900,</p>
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<p>XCVIII = 98.</p>
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<p>XCVIII = 98.</p>
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<p>1900 + 98 = 1998.</p>
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<p>1900 + 98 = 1998.</p>
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<p>1998 in Roman Numerals is MCMXCVIII.</p>
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<p>1998 in Roman Numerals is MCMXCVIII.</p>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<p>A historian found MCMXCVIII ancient coins and wants to distribute them evenly among IIIV collectors. How many coins will each collector receive?</p>
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<p>A historian found MCMXCVIII ancient coins and wants to distribute them evenly among IIIV collectors. How many coins will each collector receive?</p>
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<p>Each collector will receive CCLXIV coins.</p>
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<p>Each collector will receive CCLXIV coins.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find out how many coins each collector receives, divide the total number of coins by the number of collectors:</p>
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<p>To find out how many coins each collector receives, divide the total number of coins by the number of collectors:</p>
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<p>MCMXCVIII = 1998</p>
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<p>MCMXCVIII = 1998</p>
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<p>IIIV = 7.</p>
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<p>IIIV = 7.</p>
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<p>1998 / 7 = 264.</p>
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<p>1998 / 7 = 264.</p>
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<p>264 in Roman Numerals is CCLXIV.</p>
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<p>264 in Roman Numerals is CCLXIV.</p>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<p>Convert the year representing the founding of a city, MCMXLV, and the year of its major renovation, MCMLIII, into Roman Numerals and find their combined total.</p>
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<p>Convert the year representing the founding of a city, MCMXLV, and the year of its major renovation, MCMLIII, into Roman Numerals and find their combined total.</p>
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<p>The combined total of the years MCMXLV and MCMLIII is MMMCMXCVIII.</p>
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<p>The combined total of the years MCMXLV and MCMLIII is MMMCMXCVIII.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>First, convert the Roman numerals to numbers:</p>
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<p>First, convert the Roman numerals to numbers:</p>
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<p>MCMXLV = 1945,</p>
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<p>MCMXLV = 1945,</p>
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<p>MCMLIII = 1953.</p>
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<p>MCMLIII = 1953.</p>
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<p>1945 + 1953 = 3898.</p>
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<p>1945 + 1953 = 3898.</p>
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<p>3898 in Roman Numerals is MMMCMXCVIII.</p>
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<p>3898 in Roman Numerals is MMMCMXCVIII.</p>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<p>A museum exhibit displayed MCMXCVIII artifacts and later added XX more. What is the new total of artifacts in Roman Numerals?</p>
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<p>A museum exhibit displayed MCMXCVIII artifacts and later added XX more. What is the new total of artifacts in Roman Numerals?</p>
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<p>The new total of artifacts is MMXVIII.</p>
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<p>The new total of artifacts is MMXVIII.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the new total, add the additional artifacts to the initial count:</p>
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<p>To find the new total, add the additional artifacts to the initial count:</p>
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<p>MCMXCVIII = 1998,</p>
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<p>MCMXCVIII = 1998,</p>
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<p>XX = 20.</p>
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<p>XX = 20.</p>
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<p>1998 + 20 = 2018.</p>
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<p>1998 + 20 = 2018.</p>
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<p>2018 in Roman Numerals is MMXVIII.</p>
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<p>2018 in Roman Numerals is MMXVIII.</p>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<p>Express the year 1998 as a sum of two different Roman numerals and verify the result.</p>
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<p>Express the year 1998 as a sum of two different Roman numerals and verify the result.</p>
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<p>1998 can be expressed as MCM + CMXCVIII.</p>
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<p>1998 can be expressed as MCM + CMXCVIII.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>Break down 1998 into two parts: 1900 and 98.</p>
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<p>Break down 1998 into two parts: 1900 and 98.</p>
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<p>1900 in Roman Numerals is MCM.</p>
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<p>1900 in Roman Numerals is MCM.</p>
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<p>98 in Roman Numerals is XCVIII.</p>
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<p>98 in Roman Numerals is XCVIII.</p>
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<p>MCM + XCVIII = 1998.</p>
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<p>MCM + XCVIII = 1998.</p>
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<p>Therefore, 1998 is correctly expressed as MCMXCVIII.</p>
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<p>Therefore, 1998 is correctly expressed as MCMXCVIII.</p>
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<h2>FAQs on 1998 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<h2>FAQs on 1998 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<h3>1.What is 9 in Roman numerals?</h3>
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<h3>1.What is 9 in Roman numerals?</h3>
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<p>IX is 9, as it has smaller numbers following larger ones using the subtraction method.</p>
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<p>IX is 9, as it has smaller numbers following larger ones using the subtraction method.</p>
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<p>That is X - I, which is 10 - 1 = 9.</p>
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<p>That is X - I, which is 10 - 1 = 9.</p>
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<h3>2.How to write 1998 in Roman numerals?</h3>
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<h3>2.How to write 1998 in Roman numerals?</h3>
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<p>Here, the numbers are grouped and converted.</p>
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<p>Here, the numbers are grouped and converted.</p>
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<p>That is M(1000) + CM(900) + XC(90) + VIII(8) = 1998.</p>
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<p>That is M(1000) + CM(900) + XC(90) + VIII(8) = 1998.</p>
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<p>So, MCMXCVIII is 1998.</p>
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<p>So, MCMXCVIII is 1998.</p>
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<h3>3.What is 16 in Roman Numerals?</h3>
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<h3>3.What is 16 in Roman Numerals?</h3>
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<p>16 in Roman Numerals is written as XVI.</p>
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<p>16 in Roman Numerals is written as XVI.</p>
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<h3>4.Is MCMXCVIII a prime number?</h3>
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<h3>4.Is MCMXCVIII a prime number?</h3>
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<p>No, MCMXCVIII is not a<a>prime number</a>. 1998 has<a>multiple</a><a>factors</a>, including 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 37, 54, 111, 222, 333, 666, 999, and 1998.</p>
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<p>No, MCMXCVIII is not a<a>prime number</a>. 1998 has<a>multiple</a><a>factors</a>, including 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 37, 54, 111, 222, 333, 666, 999, and 1998.</p>
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<h3>5.What are the multiples of 1998?</h3>
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<h3>5.What are the multiples of 1998?</h3>
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<p>The multiples of 1998 are 1998, 3996, 5994, 7992, 9990, and so on.</p>
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<p>The multiples of 1998 are 1998, 3996, 5994, 7992, 9990, and so on.</p>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for 1998 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for 1998 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<ul><li><strong>Addition rule:</strong>An addition method is used when a large number is followed by a smaller numeral, here the values are added. For example, VIII = V + III = 5 + 3 = 8</li>
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<ul><li><strong>Addition rule:</strong>An addition method is used when a large number is followed by a smaller numeral, here the values are added. For example, VIII = V + III = 5 + 3 = 8</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Grouping method:</strong>Here, the given numbers are grouped based on their place value and then converted into their Roman numerals. For example, 1998 = 1000 + 900 + 90 + 8 = MCMXCVIII</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Grouping method:</strong>Here, the given numbers are grouped based on their place value and then converted into their Roman numerals. For example, 1998 = 1000 + 900 + 90 + 8 = MCMXCVIII</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Repetition rule:</strong>Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeric system can be repeated only up to three times. For example, III = 3 (I is repeated three times to represent the number 3).</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Repetition rule:</strong>Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeric system can be repeated only up to three times. For example, III = 3 (I is repeated three times to represent the number 3).</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Subtraction rule:</strong>Used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral. For example, XC = C - X = 100 - 10 = 90</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Subtraction rule:</strong>Used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral. For example, XC = C - X = 100 - 10 = 90</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Limitation rule:</strong>Some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, VV is not used for 10; instead, we use X.</li>
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</ul><ul><li><strong>Limitation rule:</strong>Some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, VV is not used for 10; instead, we use X.</li>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<p>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.</p>
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<p>Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.</p>
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