Which number system did Leonardo Fibonacci introduce to Western Europe in his book Liber Abaci in 1202?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Hindu-Arabic numerals, including zero
- Step 1: Fibonacci came from Pisa and learned the system while travelling in North Africa. Step 2. His book showed how it simplified commercial calculations. Answer: The Hindu-Arabic numerals, including zero. Why not the others: Roman numerals were already used in Europe and the others were not introduced in that book.
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