Question

The author of "String Theory" believes that the quipu was used as a calculator by the Incas. Which important detail supports that summary?
A.

Most of us do not do math without a calculator.


B.

The knots in the dangling strings represented numbers.


C.

Quipus are made of cotton and wool strings.


D.

The quipu knots represent letters.

Answer 1

Answer:

The knots in the dangling strings represented numbers ( B )

Explanation:

The most important detail that supports that fact that Incas used quipu as calculator is that ; The knots in the dangling strings represented numbers

The Incas were part of the Bronze age civilizations located in southern America. they were different from other Bronze age civilizations because they didn't posses the ability of written language as others, but they used quipu to represent numbers on a string which was very vital for them during calculations.