1. Roman Numerals
When using Roman numerals, remember that Romans actually added
as they used their numbers. That is why 4 is iv, or (5-1).
I = 1 XVI = 16 Try to writ e the year you
II = 2 XVII = 17 were born:
III = 3 XVIII = 18
IV = 4 XIX = 19 M = 1000
V = 5 XX = 20 cm = 900
VI = 6 XXV = 25 xc = 90
VII = 7 XXX = 30 Can you determine the rest?
VII = 8 XL = 40
IX = 9 L = 50
X = 10 XC = 90
XI = 11 C = 100
XII = 12 CD = 400
XIII = 13 D = 500 i.e. 1999 is MCMXCIX
XIV = 14 CM = 900
XV = 15 M = 1000 2004 is MMIV