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Theory: Converting Roman numerals to Hindu–Arabic numerals

Task

What number is represented by the Roman number \(\displaystyle {\rm MMDLX}\)?

Solution

Определение

\(\displaystyle {\rm M}=1000,\) \(\displaystyle {\rm D}=500,\) \(\displaystyle {\rm C}=100,\) \(\displaystyle {\rm L}=50,\) \(\displaystyle {\rm X}=10.\)

Roman number thousands hundreds tens ones  
\(\displaystyle {\rm MMDLV}\)\(\displaystyle =\)\(\displaystyle {\rm MM}\)\(\displaystyle +\)\(\displaystyle {\rm D}\)\(\displaystyle +\)\(\displaystyle {\rm LX}\)\(\displaystyle +\)\(\displaystyle \)  
  \(\displaystyle 2000\)\(\displaystyle +\)\(\displaystyle 500\)\(\displaystyle +\)\(\displaystyle 60\)\(\displaystyle +\)\(\displaystyle 0\)\(\displaystyle =\)\(\displaystyle 2560\)

 

Answer: \(\displaystyle 2560{\small .}\)