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What does MCXC mean in Hindu or Arabic numerals?

M represents 1000 and C is for 100, the X equals ten being removed from the following C. This would be 1190 in Arabic numbers.


Why do we call the numbers we use today Hindu-Arabic numbers?

Because they originated from the Indian subcontinent then across Arabia and then into Western Europe during the Middle Ages thus replacing Roman numerals that was the numeracy system being used at the time.


What is the difference between the binary number system and the Hindu Arabic?

Hindu-Arabic is a numeral system where actual numbers (one, two, three, etc) are represented by glyphs, or symbols (1, 2, 3, etc). The glyphs we use today are actually West Arabic numerals descended from Hindu-Arabic, which itself descended from Indian Brahmi numerals. Today, we simply call them Arabic numerals. The Hindu-Arabic system uses ten symbols, and is therefore base-10, decimal (it was originally base-9 as there was no symbol for the number zero). The binary system is base-2. As such there are only two glyphs in binary, 0 and 1. Apart from that there really is no difference between binary and decimal. They both work in the same way. Both are positional numbering systems, whereby the right-most digit represents the units (0-9 for decimal, 0-1 for binary). The digit to its immediate is multiplied by the base raised to the power of 1. The next digit to the left is multiplied by the base raised to the power of 2. And so on. Thus the symbols 100 are translated as 1x(10 squared) in decimal (one hundred), or 1x(2 squared) in binary (four). The binary numbering system is predominantly used in computing, because it directly correlates to the way in which a transistor switches between its two voltage states. These states are actually high and low voltage states, however we can interpret these states as being on and off or true and false. But the binary numbering system is by far the easiest way to represent these states. For instance, to store the value 100 (decimal) in a computer's memory, we simply switch the memory's transistors such that a group of eight transistors represents the binary value 01100100.


What are the advantages of Roman Numeral?

With the Roman numeral system only 7 characters are needed to represent numbers whereas the Hindu-Arabic system needs 10. In one of the ancient Greek numeracy systems 27 characters were needed to represent numbers. The Roman numeracy system was the most advanced amongst the ancient civilisations around the Mediterranean Sea which may well have helped the Romans to conquer and subjugate these people. Roman numerals are still being used today while other ancient numeracy systems have almost been forgotten.


Why did people stop using Roman numerals as everyday life?

Roman numerals weren't even used outside Europe so I hardly consider them being used in "everyday life" of the average human. Roman numerals used a primitive and inconvenient system which was easily replaced by the Hindu-Arabic numerals that are now standard in the modern world.

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What does MCXC mean in Hindu or Arabic numerals?

M represents 1000 and C is for 100, the X equals ten being removed from the following C. This would be 1190 in Arabic numbers.


Why do we call the numbers we use today Hindu-Arabic numbers?

Because they originated from the Indian subcontinent then across Arabia and then into Western Europe during the Middle Ages thus replacing Roman numerals that was the numeracy system being used at the time.


What is the difference between the binary number system and the Hindu Arabic?

Hindu-Arabic is a numeral system where actual numbers (one, two, three, etc) are represented by glyphs, or symbols (1, 2, 3, etc). The glyphs we use today are actually West Arabic numerals descended from Hindu-Arabic, which itself descended from Indian Brahmi numerals. Today, we simply call them Arabic numerals. The Hindu-Arabic system uses ten symbols, and is therefore base-10, decimal (it was originally base-9 as there was no symbol for the number zero). The binary system is base-2. As such there are only two glyphs in binary, 0 and 1. Apart from that there really is no difference between binary and decimal. They both work in the same way. Both are positional numbering systems, whereby the right-most digit represents the units (0-9 for decimal, 0-1 for binary). The digit to its immediate is multiplied by the base raised to the power of 1. The next digit to the left is multiplied by the base raised to the power of 2. And so on. Thus the symbols 100 are translated as 1x(10 squared) in decimal (one hundred), or 1x(2 squared) in binary (four). The binary numbering system is predominantly used in computing, because it directly correlates to the way in which a transistor switches between its two voltage states. These states are actually high and low voltage states, however we can interpret these states as being on and off or true and false. But the binary numbering system is by far the easiest way to represent these states. For instance, to store the value 100 (decimal) in a computer's memory, we simply switch the memory's transistors such that a group of eight transistors represents the binary value 01100100.


When did the current numerical characters 1 2 3 start being used?

The Hindu-Arabic numerals 1 2 3 4 5 ......etc. were introduced into Europe during the Middle Ages and gradually replaced the Roman numeral system because working out calculations was a lot easier with them.


What are expectations of being a Hindu?

being a Hindu you can not eat beef. You have to respect everyone & stay Peacefully.


Who created the American numbers?

The number system what we use today (1,2,3,4,5…) is called Arabic Numbers System. We also have Roman Numbers System (I, II, III, IV, V, …) which is rarely being used.Have you ever thought WHY One is 1, Two is 2, Three is 3 … and so on?It is all because of Angles. Yes, it is the number of angles in each letter.The following image has ancient Arabic numbers. All the angles that are formed in these letters are mentioned by the letter o.Ancient Number System - Arabic LettersThe number of angles gives meaning to each letters.Number 1 has one angleNumber 2 has two anglesNumber 3 has three angles….and so on.Observe the letter Zero. It has no angles.


How does being a Hindu influence how a Hindu lives there life?

being a Hindu you are very deeply affected by Hinduism. It teaches you to make a better person and help this world.


What are the advantages of Roman Numeral?

With the Roman numeral system only 7 characters are needed to represent numbers whereas the Hindu-Arabic system needs 10. In one of the ancient Greek numeracy systems 27 characters were needed to represent numbers. The Roman numeracy system was the most advanced amongst the ancient civilisations around the Mediterranean Sea which may well have helped the Romans to conquer and subjugate these people. Roman numerals are still being used today while other ancient numeracy systems have almost been forgotten.


Why do we called the numbers we use today Hindu Arabic numerals?

Because they originated from the Indian subcontinent then across Arabia and then into Western Europe during the Middle Ages thus replacing Roman numerals that was the numeracy system being used at the time.


What is the Arabic word for devotion?

Devotion as being Loyal = Ekhlas ( in Arabic ). and it written in Arabic this way : إخلاص


Why did people stop using Roman numerals as everyday life?

Roman numerals weren't even used outside Europe so I hardly consider them being used in "everyday life" of the average human. Roman numerals used a primitive and inconvenient system which was easily replaced by the Hindu-Arabic numerals that are now standard in the modern world.


What are the Hinduism beliefs about god?

Being Hindu