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Solution: Integer to Roman

Understand how to convert integers to Roman numerals by applying a greedy algorithm that selects the largest valid Roman numeral at each step. This lesson teaches efficient handling of subtractive notation and builds skills in constructing correct Roman numeral strings for numbers up to 3999.

Statement

Given an integer, num, convert it to its Roman numeral representation.

Roman numerals are built using the following 77 symbols:

Symbol

Value

I

1

V

5

X

10

L

50

C

100

D

500

M

1000

Roman numerals are constructed by converting each decimal place value from highest to lowest using these rules:

  • If the value does not start with 44 or ...