alleryThe decimal digits are used to represent numbers through which numeral system?
ARoman numerals
BBabylonian numerals
CMayan numerals
DHindu–Arabic numerals
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Hindu–Arabic numerals
1. The most basic symbols are the digits 0 to 9.
2. They represent numbers through the Hindu–Arabic numeral system.
3. Roman numerals use letters instead of these digits.
_Source: Wikipedia, Glossary of mathematical symbols, lead section_
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