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Why do some watches have the wrong Roman numeral for the number four?
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∙ 14y ago
The Romans generally used the numeral IIII to represent the number 4. Later however, to bring this in line with the rule that states that no numeral should appear more than three times in succession, IV was adopted in preference to IIII. Some older watches, clocks and sundials still have the old version.
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Why does your citron quartz watch have wrong roman numeral for 5?
The roman numeral for 5 is V. I do not have a citron quartz watch but a quick search through google images shows that citron uses the correct numeral. On *some* watches the numeral is upside down but this is merely because they chose to keep the top of the numeral to the outside of the watch. It looks a bit strange but it is correct.
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What is wrong with most correctly constructed Roman numeral clocks?
Some Roman numeral clocks use IIII to represent 4, which is how most Romans would have written it. However, in order to comply with the rule that no numeral should be writen more than three times in succession the number 4 is now more correctly written as IV.
What number is the Roman numeral xiil?
The Roman numeral "xiil" does not exist in the traditional Roman numeral system. The valid Roman numerals for 11 and 12 are "XI" and "XII," respectively.
Why does your citron quartz watch have wrong roman numeral for 5?
The roman numeral for 5 is V. I do not have a citron quartz watch but a quick search through google images shows that citron uses the correct numeral. On *some* watches the numeral is upside down but this is merely because they chose to keep the top of the numeral to the outside of the watch. It looks a bit strange but it is correct.
What is roman numeral MDCCCLXXIx in number form?
MDCCCLXXIX which would be 5936Improved Answer:-The first given answer above is wrong because in todays modern notation of Roman numerals it is the equivalent of 1879 in Hindu-Arabic numerals.
What is IV course?
The Roman numeral IV represents the number 4. If however you are referring to IV medical treatment you have placed the question in the wrong category.
Why is xxvvii wrong for 32?
It is not wrong because XXVVII as a Roman numeral is 10+10+5+5+1+1 = 32 which is equivalent to XXXII meaning 10+10+10+1+1 = 32
What is wrong with most correctly constructed Roman numeral clocks?
Some Roman numeral clocks use IIII to represent 4, which is how most Romans would have written it. However, in order to comply with the rule that no numeral should be writen more than three times in succession the number 4 is now more correctly written as IV.
What was wrong with the Greek and Roman numbering system?
There was nothing wrong with theGreekand Roman numbering systems. They were complicated. They have beenreplacedby the Arabic numeral system because it is much easier to use.
What is 43 in Roman Numeral?
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Is a roman numeral for 9 is viiii Sometimes?
If you were to write is as VIIII That would be wrong. That means a diffrent number.The correct way it would be done is IX. Any other version is wrong and it would mean a diffrent numberImproved Answer:-Yes 9 is equivalent to IX or VIIII in Roman numerals
What is the Hindu Arabic numeral of XDV?
The no. is wrong
