Question

What is the significance of the ancient Indian numeral system?

Answer 1

Answer:

- It helps India developed its economy

- It helps India in their scientific development.

Explanation:

Without a numeral system, trades wouldn't be able to exist. People need a away to express the value of a product in a specific way.

For example, Let's say the price of the rice is 100 Rupee/ Kg. If we don't understand the concept of numerical value, we wouldn't be able to know the price of that rice per kg.

The same principle exist in scientific research. Numeral system allowed us to make a correct measurement when we observe how a certain variable interact with the other. Without it, we wouldn't be able to pinpoint an accurate conclusion for our scientific researches.

Answer 2

Answer:

French Scientist Pierre-Simon Laplace once said “The importance of Indian number system is that it gave humans the ability to add and subtract. This reason added weight to the fact that it was the most useful discovery by mankind.”

Explanation:

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