ROMAN NUMERALS 517For larger numbers simply examine the numbers and break it down into its elements andyou will readily interpret the number. You will be able to recognize the elements or partsby applying rules l and 2 given on pg. 1 or by looking at the table of Roman Numerals.CDXCIII = 493CD (400) + XC (90) + III (3) = 493DCXCIX = 699DC (600) + XC (90) + IX (9) = 699MDCLXXV = 1,675M (1,000) + DC (600) + LXX (70) +V (5) = 1,6754. A bar over a Roman Numeral multiplies it by l ,000.MV = 4,000 _V_ = 5,000XV = 15.000 XX = 20,000