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Saturday, July 11, 2015

Roman to Hindu Arabic Numeral Problems, 5

Category: Arithmetic

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Convert MMMDCLXXXMCCLXXV into its equivalent Hindu Arabic numeral.
      
Solution:
  
The given number, 
MMMDCLXXXMCCLXXV 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
MMM. In Hindu Arabic numeral,  MMM is equivalent to 3,000,000. 3 is 1,000,000s digit.
  
Next, let's consider
DC. In Hindu Arabic numeral, DC is equivalent to 600,000. 6 is 100,000s digit.

Next, let's consider LXXX. In Hindu Arabic numeral, LXXX is equivalent to 80,000. 8 is 10,000s digit.

Next, let's consider M. In Hindu Arabic numeral, M is equivalent to 1,000. 1 is 1,000s digit.  
  
Next, let's consider CC. In Hindu Arabic numeral, CC is equivalent to 200. 2 is 100s digit.

Next, let's consider LXX. In Hindu Arabic numeral, LXX is equivalent to 70. 7 is 10s digit.  
   
And lastly, consider V. In Hindu Arabic numeral, V is equivalent to 5. 5 is ones digit.
   
Therefore,
MMMDCLXXXMCCLXXV  = 3,681,275.