7th-Century Multiplication Table Identified in Japan

Archaeology Magazine ^ | September 6, 2024 | editors / unattributed

[scrabblehack]

What sort of number system did Japan have?

Try multiplying VI x IX to get LIV

[Verginius Rufus]

We had to learn up to 12 times 12 when I was in third grade too.

Today's "Pluggers" cartoon is somewhat related.

[SunkenCiv]

Your post makes no sense.

[Hammerhead]

Wow Japanese figured out a multiplication table centuries ago. Big freaking deal. It’s common sense

[SunkenCiv]

Since you have no interest in the topic, your continued trolling makes you look foolish.

[Hammerhead]

So for somebody to have an interest in a topic that interest Hass to be positive at all times. What if somebody has a negative interest in a topic. Which I do on this particular topic. To state or believe that this is some magical find that the ancient Japanese knew how to do multiplication is absolutely absurd. A damn caveman can figure out 2×2 = 4

[SunkenCiv]

You continue to look foolish.

[Hammerhead]

I continue to be 100% correct

[SunkenCiv]

No, you continue to look foolish.

[ladyjane]

In 3rd grade we had to memorize the multiplication tables all the way to 12x12.

What? The kids don't have to do it any more?