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Roman numerals....
1 = I
2 = II
3 = III
4 = IV (or IIII on old clocks, watches and sundials)
5 = V
6 = VI
7 = VII
8 = VIII
9 = IX
10 = X
20 = XX
30 = XXX
40 = XL
50 = L
60 = LX
70 = LXX
80 = LXXX
90 = XC
100 = C
500 = D
1000 = M
The numbers 11 - 19 and 21 - 29 etc follow the same pattern as the numbers 1 to 9 but preceeded by X or XX etc. The same applies to numbers preceeded by 100s or 1000s. Some examples...
14 = XIV
44 = XLIV
88 = LXXXVIII
151 = CLI
423 = CDXXIII
666 = DCLXVI
1066 = MLXVI
2009 = MMIX
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Which basic Roman numerals are frequently used today?
The Roman numerals and their value are...I = 1V = 5X = 10L = 50C = 100D = 500M = 1000
What are the basic roman numerals compared to the modern day numerals and how many are there?
There are 3 of those numerals and they are: x,x1,x11,cx
What inspired the roman numerals?
Roman numerals were inspired by Etruscan numerals of which Roman numerals originated from.
When in grade school are we taught the Roman Numerals?
Yes, most grade school students are taught roman numerals. You generally learn basic numbers, I (1) - C (100).
Why don't we use Roman numerals in school?
That will depend on the educational standards set by a particular school because some schools still teach their pupils basic Roman numerals.
