alleryWhich everyday count still shows the Babylonian base 60?
ADays in a week
BMinutes in an hour
CMonths in a year
DHours in a day
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Minutes in an hour
1. The Babylonian system used base 60.
2. Its influence remains in 60 minutes in an hour and 360 degrees in a circle.
3. Seven days, twelve months and 24 hours are not based on 60.
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