Only Connect Quiz 1-2-24

Only Connect Quiz 1-2-24

Based on BBC TV’s ‘Only Connect’ program, what connects or how do you solve the four clues below :-

1) DALZIEL = 550

2) SEEDY = 400

3) EMCEE = 1100

4) IVY = 4

Hint, they are equations, so both sides of the equals sign equal each other.

Roman numerals has something to do with it I think

Lolly wrote:Roman numerals has something to do with it I think

Spot on lolly, think of the 'word' part of the equation.

Hint, pronounce the 'word' part of the equation.

Me heads aching

Only use the letters as the word is pronounced
seedy is CD

Dalziel = deal = d plus L = 550 hopefully

SEEDY = 400 D minus C =400

EMCEE =MC = 1000 plus 100 = 1100

IVY =5 minus 1 =4

Very well sussed Lolly, and also to myg for the 'heads up'

Solution :-

Pronounce the words to give Roman numerals and convert to numbers.

1) DALZIEL = DL = 550

2) SEEDY = CD = 400

3) EMCEE = MC = 1100

4) IVY = IV = 4

Pronounce the words to give Roman numerals and convert to numbers.