alleryWhat does the initialism Q.E.D. stand for in Latin?
AQuod erat demonstrandum
BQuantum est dictum
CQuaestio est decisa
DQuod est definitum
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Quod erat demonstrandum
1. Q.E.D. marks the end of a proof.
2. It stands for the Latin "quod erat demonstrandum".
3. This means "as was to be shown".
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