Mathematics of the Incas

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The Mathematics of the Incas refers to the numerical and quantitative systems developed by the Inca civilization, which thrived in the Andean region of South America from the early 15th century until the Spanish conquest in the 16th century. The Incas had a sophisticated understanding of mathematics, which they primarily applied to agriculture, trade, taxation, and engineering, as well as in the management of their vast empire.

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