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For the same reasons other civilisations use them. To calculate.
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Where does the Chinese number system originate?
The Chinese number systems derived from the number systems that were in use in the Shang Dynasty.
What are the different types of numbering systems?
Their are two types of number systems. 1. Non positional number systems 2. Positional number systems.
Was this number system advance for that time compared to other number systems?
well.... if you had more then one number system and we dont use them, then the one we use is better because we use it, other wise we would use a different system. hope this helped :)
Why the number of systems in plant smaller than the animal?
why are the number of plant systems smaller than animal systems.
Did the Greeks use roman numerals?
The ancient Greeks had their own system of numeracy but would have known about the Roman system of numeracy
What civilizations used the first number systems?
Mayans, Babylonians, Romans, Greeks, Chinese
Are there number systems when there is no zero?
Yes, older number systems tended not to use the zero. But that makes those number systems rather limited.
Where does the Chinese number system originate?
The Chinese number systems derived from the number systems that were in use in the Shang Dynasty.
What are number systems use in computer?
Binary Number System
What are some engineering achievements of ancient Greeks?
The Greeks built bridges. Also the made sewer and water systems.
How did Romans and Greeks use papyrus?
Romans and Greeks use papyrus to write on.
How do the Greeks use written language?
The Greeks use written language to communicate.
Why where the roman numerals invented?
They were invented because the ancient Romans needed a counting system. The Greeks and the Romans lived in parallel worlds before they mixed cultures, and they both came up with their own numbering systems. We just happen to use the Greeks.
Why is a hexadecimal number system called as an alpha numericnumber system?
Number systems with a base larger than ten use alphabetical characters to extend the set of "digits". The number systems are then alphanumeric.
How invented the number?
The Greeks
How did the Greeks change the Phoenician alphabet?
The Phoenicians invented the Phoenician alphabet to use themselves to simplify writing and make it more usable thant the previous systems used in Egypt and Mesopotamia. The Greeks adapted it for their own use, they are pioneers of vowels in alphabet.
Did Greeks and Romans have symbols for 0?
No, the the Greeks did not invent the number zero. The Mayans were the ones to create the number zero.
