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The percentage sign (%) was invented in the late 15th century by the Italian mathematician Luca Pacioli. It is believed to have evolved from the abbreviation "per cento," which means "by the hundred" in Italian. Pacioli's work in accounting and mathematics helped formalize its use in calculations involving percentages. The symbol gained popularity and is now universally recognized in mathematics and finance.

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