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Question

Represent 99 in Roman numerals.

A
XCXI
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XLLIX
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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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