who invented the napier's bones?

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who invented the napier's bones?

2006-06-07 22:37:33 · 2 answers · asked by dendee 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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JOHN NAPIER, a Scottish mathematician
invented a tool called Napier's Bones on early 1600s, which were multiplication tables inscribed on strips of wood or bone. ^_^

2006-06-07 22:46:01 · answer #1 · answered by Michirù 7 · 10⤊ 0⤋

John NAPIER

NaÂ·piÂ·er's bones (nÄ'pÄ-Érz, nÉ-pÃ®rz') pronunciation
pl.n. (used with a sing. verb)

A set of graduated rods used to perform multiplication quickly.

2006-06-07 22:39:31 · answer #2 · answered by Smiddy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋