Question

Fill in the blanks :

While writing roman numerals $C$ can be subtracted from ___________ and __________.

• A. $D$
• B. $M$

Answer 1

Finding the required roman numerals

In Roman numeration,

$x$ stands for $10$

$L$ stands for $50$

$C$ stands for $100$

$D$ stands for $500$

$M$ stands for $1000$

So, in Roman numeration, the symbol $C$ can be subtracted from $D$ and $M$ only.

Hence, $D$ and $M$ can be filled in given blanks.