Question

Who among the following groups of people is credited for the invention of the decimal system and the number zero?

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Arabs
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Greeks
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Indians
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Egyptians

Answer 1

The correct option is C <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Indians

Indians were the first to use the numerals 1 to 9 and zero. They invented the concept of decimal system in which the value of a digit changes according to its place.