Choose the Roman numeral that equals CDX - CL.

CCL

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CCLLX

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CCXXXXXX

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CCLX

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Solution

The correct option is D CCLX
If a Roman numeral of smaller value is placed before one with larger one, we subtract instead of adding.

CDX = 500 - 100 + 10 = 410
CL = 100 + 50 = 150

Thus, CDX - CL = 410 - 150 = 260.

But, 260 = 100 + 100 + 50 + 10 = CCLX.

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