Problem 1384. Who invented zero?
We know the importance zero in computer science, mathematics... but who invented zero?
Clue:
He was the first in the line of great mathematician-astronomers from the classical age of Indian mathematics and Indian astronomy.
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Brahmagupta gets no respect. No respect, I tell ya.
Was zero invented, or discovered?
Hi Harish:
Keep in mind that fill-in-the-blank style questions aren't a great match for Cody since competitors can always inspect the test suite.
Respect
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