For each of the following numerals, write both the succeeding and the preceding numerals (one more and one less).


AMCMXLIX

b.

C$\delta 99$

d.



Which of the following is the preceding numeral for the numeral shown below?

$\delta^0 99$



Choose the correct answer below:

A$\delta^8 99 \cap$
B$\delta^5 999$
C$\delta^0 991$
D$\delta^0 99 \cap 1$

Verified Answer :

  • Convert the Roman numeral \(\text{MCMXLIX}\) to the decimal value \(1949\).
  • Calculate the preceding number (\(1948 = \text{MCMXLVIII}\)) and the succeeding number (\(1950 = \text{MCML}\)).
  • Evaluate the mathematical expression \(\delta^0 99\) as \(1 \times 99 = 99\).
  • Determine the preceding value of \(99\) is \(\boxed{98}\). The Roman numerals are: preceding \(\boxed{\text{MCMXLVIII}}\), succeeding \(\boxed{\text{MCML}}\).

Explanation

  1. Analyzing MCMXLIX

We begin by interpreting the Roman numeral \(\text{MCMXLIX}\). Breaking it down:

  • \(\text{M} = 1000\)
  • \(\text{CM} = 900\)
  • \(\text{XL} = 40\)
  • \(\text{IX} = 9\)

Summing these gives \(1000 + 900 + 40 + 9 = 1949\). To find the preceding numeral, we subtract \(1\) to get \(1948\). Representing \(1948\) in Roman numerals: \(1000 (\text{M}) + 900 (\text{CM}) + 40 (\text{XL}) + 8 (\text{VIII}) = \text{MCMXLVIII}\). To find the succeeding numeral, we add \(1\) to get \(1950\). Representing \(1950\) in Roman numerals: \(1000 (\text{M}) + 900 (\text{CM}) + 50 (\text{L}) = \text{MCML}\).

  1. Analyzing the expression \(\delta^0 99\)

Next, we address the expression \(\delta^0 99\). In mathematical notation, any non-zero number to the power of \(0\) is \(1\). Therefore, \(\delta^0 = 1\), and the expression \(\delta^0 99\) simplifies to \(1 \times 99 = 99\). The preceding numeral for \(99\) is \(99 - 1 = 98\).

  1. Conclusion

The preceding numeral for \(\text{MCMXLIX}\) is \(\text{MCMXLVIII}\), and the succeeding numeral is \(\text{MCML}\). For the expression \(\delta^0 99\), which evaluates to \(99\), the preceding numeral is \(98\).

Examples

Roman numerals are still frequently used today in diverse contexts, such as on clock faces, in movie copyright dates, and even in historical building markers. For instance, if a movie displays a copyright date like \(\text{MCMXLIX}\), understanding the Roman system allows you to instantly recognize the year as \(1949\). Recognizing the surrounding years, like \(\text{MCMXLVIII}\) (\(1948\)) or \(\text{MCML}\) (\(1950\)), is a helpful skill for tracking timelines in historical research or collecting vintage media.