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Who invented the decimal system in mathematics?

  1. Indians

  2. Arabs

  3. Greeks

  4. None of these
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Explanation

The decimal system, including the concept of zero and place-value notation, was invented and developed by ancient Indian mathematicians. Scholars like Aryabhata (5th century CE) and Brahmagupta (7th century CE) made significant contributions. This system was later transmitted to the Islamic world and then to Europe, where it revolutionized mathematics.

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