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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 989 in Roman Numerals?</h2>
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<h2>What is 989 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? Those are the Roman Numerals. Earlier people used to count using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. When life became complex, a<a>standard form</a>was required to count.</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? Those are the Roman Numerals. Earlier people used to count using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. When life became complex, a<a>standard form</a>was required to count.</p>
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<p>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. In Roman Numerals, we use CMLXXXIX to represent 989. Here, CM is 900, LXXX is 80, and IX is 9.</p>
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<p>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. In Roman Numerals, we use CMLXXXIX to represent 989. Here, CM is 900, LXXX is 80, and IX is 9.</p>
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<p>Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.</p>
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<p>Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.</p>
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<h2>Basic Rules for 989 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<h2>Basic Rules for 989 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><strong>Rule 1: Addition Method</strong></h3>
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<h3><strong>Rule 1: Addition Method</strong></h3>
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<p>The<a>addition</a>method is used when the smaller number is placed after the larger number, then it is the addition method. For example, VIII → V + I + I + I → 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 8</p>
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<p>The<a>addition</a>method is used when the smaller number is placed after the larger number, then it is the addition method. For example, VIII → V + I + I + I → 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 8</p>
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<h3><strong>Rule 2: Repetition Method</strong></h3>
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<h3><strong>Rule 2: Repetition Method</strong></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><strong>Rule 3: Subtraction Method</strong></h3>
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<h3><strong>Rule 3: Subtraction Method</strong></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, it is a<a>subtraction</a>method. For example, IX → X - I → 10 - 1 = 9</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, it is a<a>subtraction</a>method. For example, IX → X - I → 10 - 1 = 9</p>
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<h3><strong>Rule 4: Limitation Rule</strong></h3>
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<h3><strong>Rule 4: Limitation Rule</strong></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 we write 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 we write as VIII, not IIIIIIII.</p>
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<h2>How to Write 989 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<h2>How to Write 989 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<p>Let’s now learn how to write 989 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 989 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals.</p>
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<ul><li><strong>By Expansion Method</strong></li>
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<ul><li><strong>By Expansion Method</strong></li>
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<li><strong>By Grouping Method</strong></li>
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<li><strong>By Grouping Method</strong></li>
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<h3>989 in Roman Numerals by Expansion Method</h3>
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<h3>989 in Roman Numerals by Expansion Method</h3>
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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 989 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 989 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps,</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 989 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 989 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 989, we write it as 900 + 80 + 9</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 989, we write it as 900 + 80 + 9</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Converting the number into Roman Numerals</p>
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<p><strong>Step 2:</strong>Converting the number into Roman Numerals</p>
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<ul><li>900 in Roman Numerals - CM </li>
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<ul><li>900 in Roman Numerals - CM </li>
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<li>80 in Roman Numerals - LXXX </li>
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<li>80 in Roman Numerals - LXXX </li>
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<li>9 in Roman Numerals - IX</li>
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<li>9 in Roman Numerals - IX</li>
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</ul><p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Combining the Roman Numerals together. Therefore, 989 in Roman Numerals is CM (900) + LXXX (80) + IX (9) = CMLXXXIX</p>
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</ul><p><strong>Step 3:</strong>Combining the Roman Numerals together. Therefore, 989 in Roman Numerals is CM (900) + LXXX (80) + IX (9) = CMLXXXIX</p>
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<h3>989 in Roman Numerals by Grouping Method</h3>
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<h3>989 in Roman Numerals by Grouping Method</h3>
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<p>When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 989 in Roman Numerals, we group 989 as 900 + 80 + 9</p>
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<p>When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 989 in Roman Numerals, we group 989 as 900 + 80 + 9</p>
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<ul><li>900 in Roman Numerals - CM </li>
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<ul><li>900 in Roman Numerals - CM </li>
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<li>80 in Roman Numerals - LXXX </li>
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<li>80 in Roman Numerals - LXXX </li>
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<li>9 in Roman Numerals - IX</li>
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<li>9 in Roman Numerals - IX</li>
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</ul><p>So, 989 is written as CMLXXXIX in Roman Numerals.</p>
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</ul><p>So, 989 is written as CMLXXXIX in Roman Numerals.</p>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in 989 Roman Numerals</h2>
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<h2>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in 989 Roman Numerals</h2>
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<p>Students 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 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>A historian is cataloging DCCCXCIX artifacts and receives another XC artifacts. How many artifacts does the historian have in total?</p>
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<p>A historian is cataloging DCCCXCIX artifacts and receives another XC artifacts. How many artifacts does the historian have in total?</p>
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<p>The total number of artifacts is CMLXXXIX.</p>
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<p>The total number of artifacts is CMLXXXIX.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the total, we add the number of artifacts:</p>
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<p>To find the total, we add the number of artifacts:</p>
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<p>DCCCXCIX = 899</p>
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<p>DCCCXCIX = 899</p>
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<p>XC = 90</p>
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<p>XC = 90</p>
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<p>899 + 90 = 989</p>
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<p>899 + 90 = 989</p>
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<p>989 in Roman Numerals is CMLXXXIX.</p>
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<p>989 in Roman Numerals is CMLXXXIX.</p>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<h3>Problem 2</h3>
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<p>A library has a collection of CMLXXXIX books and wants to distribute them equally among IX sections. How many books will each section receive?</p>
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<p>A library has a collection of CMLXXXIX books and wants to distribute them equally among IX sections. How many books will each section receive?</p>
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<p>Each section will receive CXI books.</p>
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<p>Each section will receive CXI books.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>To find the number of books per section, divide the total books by the number of sections:</p>
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<p>To find the number of books per section, divide the total books by the number of sections:</p>
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<p>CMLXXXIX = 989</p>
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<p>CMLXXXIX = 989</p>
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<p>IX = 9</p>
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<p>IX = 9</p>
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<p>989 / 9 = 109</p>
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<p>989 / 9 = 109</p>
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<p>109 in Roman Numerals is CIX.</p>
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<p>109 in Roman Numerals is CIX.</p>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<h3>Problem 3</h3>
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<p>Calculate the sum of DXLV and CDLXLIV.</p>
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<p>Calculate the sum of DXLV and CDLXLIV.</p>
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<p>The sum of DXLV and CDLXLIV is CMLXXXIX.</p>
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<p>The sum of DXLV and CDLXLIV is CMLXXXIX.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>Sum is the result of adding two numbers:</p>
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<p>Sum is the result of adding two numbers:</p>
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<p>DXLV = 545</p>
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<p>DXLV = 545</p>
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<p>CDLXLIV = 444</p>
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<p>CDLXLIV = 444</p>
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<p>545 + 444 = 989</p>
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<p>545 + 444 = 989</p>
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<p>989 in Roman Numerals is CMLXXXIX.</p>
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<p>989 in Roman Numerals is CMLXXXIX.</p>
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<p>Well explained 👍</p>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<h3>Problem 4</h3>
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<p>A scientist records a temperature increase from CCC to CMLXXXIX degrees. What is the increase in temperature?</p>
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<p>A scientist records a temperature increase from CCC to CMLXXXIX degrees. What is the increase in temperature?</p>
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<p>The increase in temperature is DCLXXXIX degrees.</p>
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<p>The increase in temperature is DCLXXXIX degrees.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>The increase is calculated by subtracting the initial temperature from the final temperature:</p>
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<p>The increase is calculated by subtracting the initial temperature from the final temperature:</p>
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<p>CMLXXXIX = 989</p>
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<p>CMLXXXIX = 989</p>
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<p>CCC = 300</p>
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<p>CCC = 300</p>
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<p>989 - 300 = 689</p>
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<p>989 - 300 = 689</p>
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<p>689 in Roman Numerals is DCLXXXIX.</p>
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<p>689 in Roman Numerals is DCLXXXIX.</p>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<h3>Problem 5</h3>
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<p>Express the sum of 738 and 251 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.</p>
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<p>Express the sum of 738 and 251 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.</p>
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<p>The sum is CMLXXXIX.</p>
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<p>The sum is CMLXXXIX.</p>
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<h3>Explanation</h3>
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<p>Step 1: Convert the numbers 738 and 251 into Roman numerals.</p>
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<p>Step 1: Convert the numbers 738 and 251 into Roman numerals.</p>
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<p>738 = DCCXXXVIII</p>
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<p>738 = DCCXXXVIII</p>
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<p>251 = CCLI</p>
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<p>251 = CCLI</p>
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<p>Add the numbers together: 738 + 251 = 989</p>
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<p>Add the numbers together: 738 + 251 = 989</p>
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<p>Using the expansion method: 989 = 900 + 80 + 9 = CMLXXXIX.</p>
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<p>Using the expansion method: 989 = 900 + 80 + 9 = CMLXXXIX.</p>
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<h2>FAQs on 989 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<h2>FAQs on 989 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<h3>1.What is 900 in Roman numerals?</h3>
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<h3>1.What is 900 in Roman numerals?</h3>
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<p>CM is 900, as it uses the subtraction method where a smaller value precedes a larger one. That is C (100) - M (1000) = 1000 - 100 = 900.</p>
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<p>CM is 900, as it uses the subtraction method where a smaller value precedes a larger one. That is C (100) - M (1000) = 1000 - 100 = 900.</p>
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<h3>2.How to write 989 in Roman numerals?</h3>
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<p>Here, the larger numbers are followed by smaller, so we use the addition method. That is CM (900) + LXXX (80) + IX (9) = 989. So, CMLXXXIX is 989.</p>
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<p>Here, the larger numbers are followed by smaller, so we use the addition method. That is CM (900) + LXXX (80) + IX (9) = 989. So, CMLXXXIX is 989.</p>
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<h3>3.What is 80 in Roman Numerals?</h3>
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<h3>3.What is 80 in Roman Numerals?</h3>
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<p>80 in Roman Numerals is written as LXXX.</p>
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<p>80 in Roman Numerals is written as LXXX.</p>
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<h3>4.Is CMLXXXIX a prime number?</h3>
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<h3>4.Is CMLXXXIX a prime number?</h3>
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<h3>5.What are the multiples of 989?</h3>
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<h3>5.What are the multiples of 989?</h3>
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<p>The<a>multiples</a>of 989 are 989, 1978, 2967, 3956, and so on.</p>
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<p>The<a>multiples</a>of 989 are 989, 1978, 2967, 3956, and so on.</p>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for 989 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<h2>Important Glossaries for 989 in Roman Numerals</h2>
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<ul><li><strong>Addition Method:</strong>This method is used when a large number is followed by a smaller numeral, here the values are added. For example, CMLXXXIX = CM + LXXX + IX = 900 + 80 + 9 = 989 </li>
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<ul><li><strong>Addition Method:</strong>This method is used when a large number is followed by a smaller numeral, here the values are added. For example, CMLXXXIX = CM + LXXX + IX = 900 + 80 + 9 = 989 </li>
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<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, 989 = 900 + 80 + 9 = CMLXXXIX </li>
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<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, 989 = 900 + 80 + 9 = CMLXXXIX </li>
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<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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<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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<li><strong>Subtraction Method:</strong>This method is used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger one, indicating subtraction. For example, IX = X - I = 10 - 1 = 9 </li>
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<li><strong>Subtraction Method:</strong>This method is used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger one, indicating subtraction. For example, IX = X - I = 10 - 1 = 9 </li>
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<li><strong>Limitation Rule:</strong>Roman numeral symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated.</li>
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<li><strong>Limitation Rule:</strong>Roman numeral symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated.</li>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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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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