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What are Roman Numerals 1-12? ... (Asked by bitter sweet)
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I, II, III, IV, V, VI,VII, VIII, VIIII, X, XI, XII...(Answered by Brandon)

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Why are Arabic numerals thick and thin in different places from the alphabet? Thick and thin in the alphabet is like holding an old reed pen so that vertical and descending diagonal are thick, while horizontal and ascending diagonal are thin. But in the Arabic numerals 2, 3 (flat-topped), 5 and 7, the horizontals are thick. Why is this? ... (Asked by Xamanator)
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There is a reason behind this because in olden days they didn't have pens or pencils that we use today. All they used to write with was some hand-made pens made out of dried slim shoots of bamboos by cutting the edges of tip with sharp knife. They would cut the tip of the shoot in the shape of a nip i.e.not pointed but flattend on the tip with thin width just like the bigger version of ink pen's nip.But of course their pens used to be big and long and highly decorated with feathers etc.just to give a royal ...(Answered by Jordan)

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Roman numerals? Why do most clocks have the Roman numeral IIII for the number 4 instead of IV? ... (Asked by Olga M)
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Some do most don't. Here's one story: "There is a story that a famous clockmaker had constructed a clock for Louis XIV, king of France. The clockmaker had naturally used IV for four. When the clock was shown to the king, he remarked that IIII should have been used instead of IV. When it was explained to him that IV was correct, he still insisted, so that there was nothing to do but change the clock dial. This introduced the custom of using IIII for four. This is probably only a story, however, as IIII occurs long before the time of Louis ...(Answered by Puppy Zwolle)

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__________ numerals are the most common system of number notation used in today’s world.? FILL IN THE BLANK. ... (Asked by James)
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I'm pretty sure its Arabic...(Answered by you_loser_89)

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Why do printed Arabic numerals not follow the printed alphabet rules for thick and thin? In traditional fonts, the horizontals in the Arabic numerals 2, 3 (flat-topped), 5 and 7 are thick, but in the alphabet, horizontals are thin. Why this difference? ... (Asked by Xamanator)
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I'm not sure I fully understand, but one of the reasons I think is because there are distinct styles for traditional and official documentation and mosque decoration and a more relaxed and casual style for everyday use. The following is quoted from the wikipedia page on Arabic calligraphy: "After the definitive fixing of the Arabic script around 786, by Khalil ibn Ahmad al Farahidi, many styles were developed, both for the writing down of the Qur'an and other books, and for inscriptions on monuments as decoration. The first of those to gain popularity was known as the Kufic script; it ...(Answered by sincerely yours)

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roman numerals? what numbers do the roman numerals XL-XLII translate into? ... (Asked by aliceInWnderland)
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40 and 42...(Answered by Lexi)

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Who invented the roman numerals ? who , when , where had invented ? ... (Asked by sexii chick)
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your funny, THE ROMANS! IN ROME, IN THE ANCIENT TIMES!...(Answered by chowda99@sbcglobal.net)

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what is XLIX (roman numerals) in digits? confused... not know the answer its not a homework question.... i was wondering for gods sake dont have a go! ... (Asked by vicki)
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It's 49.... and in case you're bored seeing the same old number, here's a little extra. Sonnet XLIX Against that time, if ever that time come, When I shall see thee frown on my defects, When as thy love hath cast his utmost sum, Call'd to that audit by advised respects; Against that time when thou shalt strangely pass And scarcely greet me with that sun thine eye, When love, converted from the thing it was, Shall reasons find of settled gravity,-- Against that time do I ensconce me here Within the knowledge of mine own desert, And this my hand against myself uprear, To guard the lawful reasons ...(Answered by Polo)

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What normally called Arabic numerals were actually develop where? ... (Asked by Pierre G)
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India ... which is why they are actually called Hindu/Arabic numerals....(Answered by dmb)

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What are Roman numerals? ... (Asked by bitter sweet)
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You have them up to ten. After that, there is L=50, C=100 M=1000. Bigger than that, I don't know. The position of the number or letter is logical. You add letters before or after to make the number bigger or smaller. e.g. VI=6. V is 5 and by adding I after it, it becomes 6. Just like 5+1. On the other hand, IV=4 the I comes before the V to show that it is one under 5, so four. Same for big numbers. 157= CLVII, 100+50+5+2...(Answered by Miss T)

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