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Why do we call the numbers Hindu Arabic numerals?
Because that's where they originated from the Hindu-Arabic numerals of: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 and 9
Where was our system of numerals invented?
It originated from the Indian subcontinent where the concept of zero was introduced into numbers what today we now call the Hindu-Arabic numeral system.
Who started the Hindu numerals?
The Indians started the Hindu numeral system. We call it the Hindu-Arabic system because it was the Arabs of North Africa who brought the system to Europe.
Why do you call the numbers you use today Hindu-Arabic numerals?
This is because the numbers we use today come from Hinduism.
What do we call our system of numeration that we use to designate numbers?
It is the Hindu-Arabic numeral system that uses the digits of: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 and 0
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