UltraGucamole t1_ix3ycbb wrote on November 20, 2022 at 4:01 PM Reply to eli5 why is 9 the last number? and why then we use 10 and repeat in sets of 10? by anujshr7 The best explanation I've heard is that we count in sets of ten because we have ten fingers, making the sets of ten easier to understand and visualize. Permalink 2
UltraGucamole t1_ix3ycbb wrote
Reply to eli5 why is 9 the last number? and why then we use 10 and repeat in sets of 10? by anujshr7
The best explanation I've heard is that we count in sets of ten because we have ten fingers, making the sets of ten easier to understand and visualize.