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Standard V
Mathematics
Rules for Writing Roman Numerals
Represent 99 ...
Question
Represent 99 in Roman numerals.
A
XCXI
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B
XLLIX
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C
CXIX
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D
XCIX
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Solution
The correct option is
D
XCIX
We know that 99 = 90 + 9.
But, 90 = 100 - 10 = XC.
This is because when a Roman numeral with the larger value is on the right, we subtract the values.
Similarly, 9 = 10 - 1 = IX.
Thus, 99 = 90 + 9 = XC + IX = XCIX.
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