Solution: Roman to Integer
Understand the process of converting Roman numerals into integer values by applying additive and subtractive principles. Learn to implement a dictionary lookup method for fast evaluation of single symbols and special subtractive pairs, tracking values with a pointer in a single linear pass. This lesson equips you to efficiently solve Roman numeral conversion problems using hash maps.
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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,