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Roman to Integer

Explore how to translate Roman numerals into integers by leveraging hash maps. Understand the symbol values and special subtractive rules, and practice implementing an efficient conversion algorithm. This lesson equips you with techniques to solve numeral conversion problems commonly asked in coding interviews.

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, 22 is written as II\text {II}, which is simply two 11s added together. The number1212 is written as XII\text{XII}, which is simply X+II\text{X} + \text{II}. The number 2727 is written as XXVII\text{XXVII}, which breaks down into XX+V+II\text{XX} + \text{V} + \text{II} ...