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The Mayans' vigesimal numbering system was based on _____.
30
20
10
5

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it was based on the #20

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The Mayans' vigesimal numbering system was based on 20.

The Maya constructed a very sophisticated number system because they needed it for astronomy and calendar calculations.

The Maya system was vigesimal ( based on the number 20, probably developed from counting on fingers and toes ). The numerals consisted of only three symbols : zero ( shell shape ), one ( a dot ) and five ( a bar ). Addition and substation was a matter of adding up dots and bars. Numbers after 19 were written vertically in powers of twenty ( the Arabic numeral system uses the powers of 10 ).

The Maya mathematics had no influence on the European and Asian numbering system due to the geographical disconnect of the Maya.

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