alleryThe Hebrew and Greek methods of writing numbers used what for digits?
AAlphabet letters
BKnotted strings
CGrouped strokes
DThreaded beads
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Alphabet letters
1. Hebrew and Greek used letters of the alphabet in order for digits, tens and hundreds.
2. Knots belong to the quipu.
3. Strokes and beads are other systems.
_Source: Wikipedia, Ethnomathematics, Numerals_
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