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Roman numerals use how many symbols?

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The most commonly used Roman numerals can be made from a combination of seven (7) different symbols, whcih are...
I = 1
V = 5
X = 10
L = 50
C = 100
D = 500
M = 1000
Using these symbols any number from 1 to 3999 can be represented.

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