Abacus: History, Function, and Purpose

• A type of ancient calculator used for arithmetic operations
• Not a well-defined term or concept (correct)
• A tool used to measure the dimensions of physical objects
• A mathematical concept to solve complex equations

• To simplify complex mathematical problems
• To perform algebraic calculations
• There is no primary function of the abcus (correct)
• To convert between different units of measurement

• Digital calculator
• Analog computer
• Mechanical device
• It is not a type of device (correct)

<p>The origin is unknown (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is no purpose to studying the abcus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers