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Aside from the "×" symbol, what other mathematical symbol is Oughtred NOT known for?

  • =

  • "%"

  • "+"

  • "−"

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The "%" symbol, commonly known as the "percent" sign, is not attributed to English mathematician and inventor William Oughtred. However, Oughtred is widely renowned for several other mathematical symbols that have become integral to mathematical notation.
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