What do the Roman numerals MCMXCVIII represent in Arabic numerals?

To convert the Roman numerals MCMXCVIII into Arabic numerals, we break down the components of the numeral.

The numeral M stands for 1000. The following letters CM indicate that you subtract 100 from 1000, which equates to 900. Next, the letters XC represent 90 because X is 10 and C is 100, meaning you subtract 10 from 100. Finally, V represents 5, and III stands for 3, which is added to 5 for a total of 8.

When you add these values together:

• M = 1000

• CM = 900

• XC = 90

• V = 5

• III = 3

Thus the calculation is:

1000 + 900 + 90 + 5 + 3 = 1998.

Therefore, the correct interpretation of MCMXCVIII in Arabic numerals is 1998.