What civilizations have used number systems other than base 10?

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What civilizations have used number systems other than base 10?

Humans have ten fingers; thus a base-10 number system naturally evolved. But have any civilizations throughout history used a number system other than base 10?

2006-10-30 17:53:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture

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Base 12 was used by the Sumerians, I believe.

I think that's where we got 360 degrees in a circle, 24 hour days, 60 second minutes, and so forth.

2006-10-30 17:58:03 · answer #1 · answered by lottyjoy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋

I think the Mayans had a base16 counting system.

2006-10-31 02:11:36 · answer #2 · answered by Kainoa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋