Question

Solve:
XII + XVI =

• A. XXVIII
• B. VI
• C. XVIXII

Answer 1

The correct option is A XXVIII

Step 1: Write the Roman numerals as Hindu Arabic Numerals.
XII = 10 + 2 = 12
XVI = 10 + 6 = 16

Step 2: Add the numbers.
XII + XVI = 12 + 16
= 28

Step 3: Write the sum in Roman numerals.
28 = 20 + 8
= XX + VIII
= XXVIII

Hence, XII + XVI = XXVIII