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Sumerians developed a number system based on what?

100. This system is still used today. (PRESENT) 60. (PAST)


Did the sumerians invent a math system based on units of 60?

The Sumerians developed a number system based on the unit 60, which was called sexegesimal numeric system. It was also used by the Babylonians.


Which civilization developed a form of picture writing?

The Sumerians of Mesopotamia, they developed cuneiform. They also invented the wheel and a number system based on 60.


Who developed 60-minute hour from a number system?

from the sumerians


What number was the Mesopotamians number system based on?

60


You borrowed your 60-minute hour from a number system developed by the?

babylonians


How did the sumsrians develop mathimatics?

they developed a math system based on the number 60. Based on this system, they divided a circle into 360 degrees. Dividing a year into 12 months and a month into 30 days. The sumerians also calculated the areas of rectangles and triangles.


Who invented the number system based on the number 60?

Quite probably the ancient Babylonians.


How do we still use the sumerians number system based on 60?

Our 60-minute hour, 60- minute time, and 360- degree circle


Why is the Babalonian number system based on 60?

The Babylonians had not discovered fractions and 60 is a fairly low number which can be factorised by many numbers which made it useful.


Did the Sumerians develop advanced mathematics including a number system based on 10?

no on 60


When was the babylonian number system created?

This base 60 number system was used in 1800b.c