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Which famous Indian scientist developed the concept of 'zero' as a number?
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Aryabhata
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- Aryabhata
- Brahmagupta
- Srinivasa Ramanujan
- Bhaskara II
Explanation & Context
While the concept of zero originated in India, Brahmagupta in 7th century CE provided the first known rules for using zero as a numeral, including its use in subtraction.
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