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Which statement about the use of Arabic numerals in Europe is correct?

Select the best answer from the choices provided.
A. Although Arabic numerals were brought to Europe in the 1200s, they were not widely used until the 1400s.
B. Arabic numerals were brought to Europe around 1500, when they sparked scientific and mathematical innovation almost immediately.
C. Arabic numbers quickly replaced cumbersome Roman numerals shortly after the Roman Empire fell.
D. The rediscovery of ancient texts was much more important to European innovation than were Arabic numerals.



Answer :

B. Arabic numerals were brought to Europe around 1500, when they sparked scientific and mathematical innovation almost immediately.

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