Multiple choice

What is the value of DCCXXXIX?

  1. 739

  2. 1239

  3. 719

  4. 729

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Roman numeral DCCXXXIX can be decomposed into DCC (500 + 100 + 100 = 700), XXX (10 + 10 + 10 = 30), and IX (10 - 1 = 9). Summing these parts yields 739.