MMXCV

MMXCV is a Roman numeral. It represents the number 1995. The numeral is constructed from the following individual Roman numeral symbols: M, M, X, C, V. The symbol M represents 1000. The symbol X represents 10. The symbol C represents 100. The symbol V represents 5. In Roman numeral notation, when a symbol of lesser value precedes a symbol of greater value, the lesser value is subtracted from the greater value. Therefore, XC signifies 100 minus 10, which equals 90. MMXCV is formed by adding the values: M + M + XC + V = 1000 + 1000 + 90 + 5. This calculation results in 2095. However, the correct interpretation of MMXCV is M + M + XC + V, where the subtraction rule applies to XC. Thus, MMXCV is 1000 + 1000 - 100 + 10 + 5, which equals 1995. This is derived from M (1000) + M (1000) + XC (90) + V (5) = 1995. The year 1995 was significant for various historical and cultural events globally.