What was John Napier's invention that influenced Oughtred?
Calculus
Logarithms
Gears
Decimals
Answer
Logarithms, developed by John Napier, revolutionized mathematical computations by simplifying complex operations. Napier's invention provided an ingenious method for converting multiplication and division into simpler addition and subtraction, greatly facilitating calculations and advancing scientific progress.
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