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Indian Mathematical Concepts in Melanesian Mathematics
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Which Indian mathematical concept is believed to have influenced the development of the Melanesian counting system?
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The concept of zero
💡 Explanation:
The concept of zero is believed to have been introduced to Melanesia by Indian traders and missionaries in the early centuries CE. This concept revolutionized the way Melanesians counted and performed mathematical calculations.