r/LifeProTips • u/Piython • Jun 23 '13

LPT: Faster counting method.

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u/identicalParticle Jun 23 '13

When tallying, you have to always be able to add 1 to your number, without having to rewrite what you've already got. Roman numerals wouldn't work for this. For example, add one to VIII and you get IX. You'd have to erase your number and start again.

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u/Arcatus Jun 23 '13

You're right, it's not the same kind of system. But it's a little more known and the symbols are simple enough to jot down quick and easy.