answersLogoWhite

0

1438 = MCDXXXVIII

Construction

M = 1000

D = 500

C = 100

CD = 500 - 100 = 400

NB When a smaller valuer letter 'C' is placed to the left of a larger value letter 'D' , it means subtract hence CD = 500 - 100 = 400

X = 10

XXX = 10 + 10 + 10 = 30

V = 5

I = 1

III = 1 + 1 + 1 = 3

Hence 1000 + 400 + 30 + 5 +3 = 1438

NB one(1) is Roman Numerals is a capital letter 'I'. NOT a figure '1' .

User Avatar

lenpollock

Lvl 16
6mo ago

What else can I help you with?