Which mathematician, born in Madras (now Chennai), made profound contributions to number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions without formal training in theoretical mathematics?
Quiz Options
- Aryabhata
- C.V. Raman
- Srinivasa Ramanujan
- P.C. Mahalanobis
Explanation
Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887-1920) was an Indian mathematician who, with little formal training, produced numerous original theorems and formulas, particularly in number theory and infinite series.