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The Maya developed mathematical systems to chart the passage of time. They invented a method of counting that was based on _____. Select the best answer from the list below.

a. The stars and planets
b. Hieroglyphics
c. The numeral 20
d. The moon

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Answer:

the answer is a plz trust me

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Answer: The numeral 20

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For the Maya, the basic unit of time, a day, was called a kin. In the second order, 20 kins made up a uinal. In a vigesimal system the third order would be 20 uinals but, instead, 18 uinals made up a tun. Thus a tun was 360 kin (days)

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