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Friday, July 10, 2015

Roman to Hindu Arabic Numeral Problems, 4

Category: Arithmetic

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Convert CDVMMMXCVIII into its equivalent Hindu Arabic numeral.
      
Solution:
  
The given number, 
CDVMMMXCVIII is a Roman Numeral. In order to convert it into Hindu Arabic Numeral, you must memorize or remember the Roman Numerals Chart.
  
First, let's consider
CD. In Hindu Arabic numeral,  CD is equivalent to 400,000. 4 is 100,000s digit.
  
Next, let's consider
VMMM. In Hindu Arabic numeral, VMMM is equivalent to 8,000. 8 is 1,000s digit.
  
Next, let's consider
XC. In Hindu Arabic numeral, XC is equivalent to 90. 9 is 10s digit.
   
And lastly, consider
VIII. In Hindu Arabic numeral, VIII is equivalent to 8. 8 is ones digit.
   
Therefore, 
CDVMMMXCVIII  = 408,098.