Maths Riddle

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Maths Riddle

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Probably not too taxing for you guru's out there but it was for me

Take 9 from 6, 10 from 9, 50 from 40 and leave 6.
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Re: Maths Riddle

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Hint:
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Think Roman numerals
Solution:
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I was going to mention that I studied Latin as a hint, but, you beat me to it Hans !
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Claude, you should put your reply in a spoiler. I had no idea to start off with, but when...
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...I saw your comment about "Latin", it gave me the necessary hint about Roman Numerals! :grin:
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Well done all, I knew it wouldn't take you long
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