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gonzo233

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The number 564 would be written in Roman numerals as:
 
  1. CCIV.
  2. DMLIV.
  3. DLXIV.
  4. MLIV.

Question 2

You would interpret 54 as which of the following?
 
  1. LIV
  2. CDV
  3. LVI
  4. CDX



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lindahyatt42

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Answer to Question 1

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Roman numerals from the values of 1 to 100 are commonly used as units of apothecary system of weights and measurements.

Answer to Question 2

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Whenever a smaller Roman numeral comes between two larger Roman numerals, subtract the smaller number from the numeral following it: LIV = 54 (50 + 5  1 = 54).



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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