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who invented zero?

  1. Arabs

  2. Romans

  3. Indians

  4. Mayans
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The concept of zero as both a number and a place-holder was developed by ancient Indian mathematicians, particularly Brahmagupta in the 7th century CE. While Mayans also used zero independently, the modern decimal system with zero originated in India. Arabs transmitted Indian mathematical knowledge to Europe, which is why we have Arabic numerals. Romans did not have a concept of zero in their numeral system.

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