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The abacus was originally used to add and subtract. It was much faster than an adding machine. Its weakness was that it did not leave a paper trail.

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Where was the abacus made?

Originally in China.


Details about abacus?

An abacus is a mechanical tool that is used to count the numbers. It was originally made up of wood that has several beads that moves up and down through strings or sticks in the frame.


What can an abacus measure?

An abacus measures nothing, it is a device used for calculation


Who founded the ABACUS?

The Sumarian abacus appeared as early as 2700 BC, The ancient Egyptians and the Persians also used the abacus


Who invented the abacus and what is it used for?

The abacus was invented by the ancient Chinese people and was used to perform mostly mathematical calculations. In Japan, even to this day, the abacus is still used for simple calculations. Many people consider the abacus the first "computer" or at least the first calculator.


Where is abacus used nowdays?

Thailand vegetable vendors use abacus, nowadays abacus is gaining popularity in India, US and taught by many schools


Where is abacus still being used?

An abacus is a calculating tool used primarily in parts of Asia for arithmetic. The abacus was in use centuries before the written modern numeral system and is still used by merchants, traders and clerks in Asia and Africa.


Is a abacus still used today?

Yes.


What materials were used to make the first abacus?

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What did people do before calculators?

They used the abacus


What has beads on a frame used for counting?

An Abacus


What is abacus crs system?

Abacus is a global computer reservation system used by travel agencies only in Asia.