Sumerian mathematicians developed a numerical system based on which number, still used today for measuring time and angles?
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Correct answer: 60 (Sexagesimal)
The Sumerians used a base-60 (sexagesimal) system, which allowed for easy division into many factors. This legacy survives in the 60-minute hour, the 60-second minute, and the 360-degree circle.
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