Solution: Roman to Integer
Explore how to convert Roman numerals to integers by applying the additive and subtractive principles through a hash map lookup. Understand how to efficiently process Roman numeral strings in a single pass, identifying subtractive pairs and calculating values accurately. This lesson equips you with a clear strategy to tackle this common coding interview problem with optimized time and space complexity.
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Statement
Given a string, s, representing a Roman numeral, return the integer value of the Roman numeral.
Seven different symbols represent Roman numerals:
Symbol | Value |
I | 1 |
V | 5 |
X | 10 |
L | 50 |
C | 100 |
D | 500 |
M | 1000 |
So, in Roman numerals,
Roman numerals are usually written from largest to smallest from left to right (