Question

In Roman system of notation of numerals, 50 is expressed as

a) X b) L c) C d) D

Answer 1

Solution :-

The correct answer of this question is option (b), 50. In Roman system of notation of numerals, 50 is written as L.

Roman numerals were developed so that the Roman could easily price different goods and services. Roman numbers were widely used throughout the Roman Empire in everyday life. Due to the fall of the Roman Empire, numerals continued to be used throughput Europe up until 1600's.

Roman numerals are represented by seven different letters : I, V, X, L, C, D and M. Which represent the numbers 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500 and 1000. These seven letters are used to make thousands of numbers.