Question

at the end of a movie, the year of the copyright date is given in roman numerals. if the number reads mcmxliii, when was the movie made? the movie was made in the year \square.

Explanation:

Step1: Break down Roman numerals

Roman numerals: M = 1000, CM = 900 (since C before M means 1000 - 100 = 900), L = 50, II = 2.

Step2: Sum the values

Calculate the total: \(1000 + 900 + 50 + 2\)
\(1000 + 900 = 1900\), \(1900 + 50 = 1950\), \(1950 + 2 = 1952\)

Answer:

1952