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Express CXLIX as hindu Arabic numerals

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C = 100
L = 50
X = 10
I = 1

A lower letter before a bigger letter indicates that the lower letter will be subtracted from the bigger letter after it.

C = 100
XL = 50 - 10 = 40
IX = 10 - 1 = 9

CXLIX is 149 in Arabic numerals.
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