Question

Anil has CCCLXXV apples and CXXIV oranges. The total number of fruits Anil has is .

• A. CDXCVIII
• B. L
• C. CDXCIX
• D. D

Answer 1

The correct option is C CDXCIX

Adding the apples and oranges Anil has,
CCCLXXV + CXXIV = ________

Step 1: Write the Roman numerals as Hindu Arabic Numerals.
CCCLXXV + CXXIV = _______
CCCLXXV = 100 + 100 + 100 + 50 + 10 + 10 + 5 = 375
CXXIV = 100 + 10 + 10 + 4 = 124

Step 2: Add the numbers.
CCCLXXV + CXXIV = 375 + 124
= 499

Step 3: Write the sum in Roman numerals.
499 = 400 + 90 + 9
= CD + XC + IX
= CDXCIX

Hence, CCCLXXV + CXXIV = CDXCIX