alleryWhy did positional notation spread quickly in western Europe?
AIt was cheaper to print
BIt made sums much simpler
CIt looked like Latin
DIt needed no digits
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It made sums much simpler
1. Positional notation makes arithmetic computations much simpler than older systems.
2. This led to its rapid spread when it was introduced in western Europe.
3. Printing cost, Latin looks and having no digits are not the reasons given.
_Source: Wikipedia, Positional notation, Lead section_
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