Multiple choice 40 XL VVVV LIX XXX Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation The number 40 is written by subtracting 10 from 50. In Roman numerals, this is represented by placing X (10) before L (50), which gives XL. The other options represent 59 (LIX) and 30 (XXX), while VVVV is invalid.