Multiple choice

The multiplication of the Roman numerals LV and XCIII can be written in Hindu-Arabic numerals as

  1. 5115

  2. 5105

  3. 4115

  4. 3105

  5. 5125
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The given Roman numerals are LV and XCIII. The first numeral can also be written as LV = L + V = 50 + 5      ..........[L = 50; V = 5]  = 55 The second numeral can also be written as XCIII = XC + III = (100 - 10) + 3      ................[X = 10; C = 100; III =3] = 93 Therefore, LV x XCIII = 55 * 93 = 5115 The correct answer is option (1).

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