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What is the largest number that standard Roman numerals can write?

A3,000
B3,999
C4,999
D9,999
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 3,999
Standard form has no symbol for 5,000 or more, so the largest is MMMCMXCIX, which is 3,999.
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