COMPUTER HISTORY AND EVOLUTION
DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTERS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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What type of calculations could be performed using abacus?
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Simple calculations
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Complicated calclutlations
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -An abacus is a calculation tool used by sliding counters along rods or grooves, used to perform mathematical functions. In addition to calculating the basic functions of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, the abacus can calculate roots up to the cubic degree.
Detailed explanation-2: -Abacus is a man-made calculating device invented around 5000 years ago.
Detailed explanation-3: -Many countries across the world used the abacus to teach basic calculations. As an advanced form of learning math, many schools, especially in Asia, use abacus in both primary and secondary classes.
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