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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.


What number was the Mesopotamians number system based on?

60


Who developed 60-minute hour from a number system?

from the sumerians


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

babylonians


Who invented the number system based on the number 60?

Quite probably the ancient 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.


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

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


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

no on 60


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.


When was the babylonian number system created?

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